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Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:42 am
by Objection
...can't believe I just wrote that.

Too early to definitively say where I'll be going to school, but with the first TS2s going out today, a HLS '12 thread was needed.

Anyone know for sure they'll be in Cambridge next year?

Anyone else still taking a wait and see approach? If so, what scenarios could sway you from HLS?

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:18 am
by SparkyLives
I'm waiting and seeing.

If I get into Yale I'd like to see if I can squeeze SOME money out of either one and go to the one that gives me the most. *hope* haha, but at this point I'm just happy to be in at Harvard!

I'll be visiting first week of december (pre-planned trip that happens to be very convenient); who knows, maybe I'll fall in love with the school

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:41 am
by meesawoosa
i'm a definite...

but that's because i deferred from last year.

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:44 am
by mallard
Hey, congratulations!

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:11 am
by iagolives
I'm not going to decide until all my schools have made their decisions and all the cards are out on the table.

That being said, it would take a lot to persuade me to turn down Harvard...

Congrats to everyone!!!

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:12 am
by Objection
iagolives wrote:I'm not going to decide until all my schools have made their decisions and all the cards are out on the table.

That being said, it would take a lot to persuade me to turn down Harvard...

Congrats to everyone!!!
My sentiments exactly. Congrats to you as well, ia!

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:16 am
by iagolives
Objection wrote:
iagolives wrote:I'm not going to decide until all my schools have made their decisions and all the cards are out on the table.

That being said, it would take a lot to persuade me to turn down Harvard...

Congrats to everyone!!!
My sentiments exactly. Congrats to you as well, ia!
You too, Objection!

Hey, ia's the best nickname I have on this board yet.... YES! ;)

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:11 pm
by milymo
Congrats to you guys. Really great accomplishment!

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:20 pm
by Esc
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Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:48 pm
by ender04
I'm almost certainly going to Harvard now that I've been admitted. Yale or Stanford would be an extremely long shot for me, and I kind of like bigger schools so I'm pretty sure I'd choose Harvard over either of those. Plus, Harvard's name brand is better.

The only thing that might persuade me away is a full scholly at Texas because I'm comfortable there (I'm there for my undergrad). But, I don't think that's going to happen, and besides that's a really lame reason to turn down Harvard (because I'm comfortable here...). But, Esc, I can see where you're coming from if you're pretty convinced about your career goals. Either option is really great for you at this point, obviously. Good luck on making a very hard decision...

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:43 pm
by SparkyLives
any guesses on when we'll receive our admittance packets?

I hope they mailed them out already, I'm really looking forward to browsing it:D

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:20 pm
by Krswmact
Like others Im not making final decisions until all the cards are on the table, but I can very much see myself at Harvard next fall. Im looking forward to visiting in the spring and am extremely excited.

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:33 pm
by iagolives
Oh, the thought of going to an ASW at Harvard.... I'm SOOOO excited!

THe only drawback is I now have NO motivation to do all the hw I need to do over Thanksgiving... ;)

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 12:22 am
by pinkflamingo
like the rest of you, i'm still looking at my options, but i'm most likely going to HLS next year... :lol: wow, i still can't believe i can actually say that.

i'm definitely looking forward to the ASW.

and yes, any motivation i had to finish my term paper just ended with TS2 :oops:

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:33 am
by iagolives
pinkflamingo wrote:like the rest of you, i'm still looking at my options, but i'm most likely going to HLS next year... :lol: wow, i still can't believe i can actually say that.

i'm definitely looking forward to the ASW.

and yes, any motivation i had to finish my term paper just ended with TS2 :oops:
Ha, we should start a club.... Anyone else in?

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:59 am
by Objection
Anyone guess the username/pass for the admitted students site yet?

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 2:38 am
by iagolives
Objection wrote:Anyone guess the username/pass for the admitted students site yet?
No. However, it makes me feel better that someone besides me is impatient enough to admit that they tried!

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 12:52 pm
by pinkflamingo
iagolives wrote:
Objection wrote:Anyone guess the username/pass for the admitted students site yet?
No. However, it makes me feel better that someone besides me is impatient enough to admit that they tried!
haha, this kind of thing is why i feel like i belong at TLS.

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:34 pm
by Krswmact
Im definitly in the lack of motivation club...and the group of those who are overly anxious to get Harvard materials.

Hope you all had a great thanksgiving.

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:49 am
by Objection

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:58 pm
by SparkyLives
Krswmact wrote:Im definitly in the lack of motivation club...and the group of those who are overly anxious to get Harvard materials.

Hope you all had a great thanksgiving.
I'll be waiting by the mailbox for the next few days! In my message he only said soon, so to me that warrants the obsessive behavior :lol:

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 3:57 am
by iagolives
My guess the binders will be assembled next week and mailed out early the week later. It seems like last year they came out at the end of the first week of Dec and, b/c Thanksgiving's later in the month, I'd add a week to that.

However, thinking about it, I thought there was no hope any of us would get called Tuesday so I'm prob not the best person to be giving my opinion.

I'll shut up now... :oops:

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 12:25 pm
by Haribo
I'm in! I can't imagine not ending up there, but I'm keeping my options open as well. At least until financial aid gets straightened out...

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 12:41 pm
by brokendowncar
ender04 wrote:I'm almost certainly going to Harvard now that I've been admitted. Yale or Stanford would be an extremely long shot for me, and I kind of like bigger schools so I'm pretty sure I'd choose Harvard over either of those. Plus, Harvard's name brand is better.

The only thing that might persuade me away is a full scholly at Texas because I'm comfortable there (I'm there for my undergrad). But, I don't think that's going to happen, and besides that's a really lame reason to turn down Harvard (because I'm comfortable here...). But, Esc, I can see where you're coming from if you're pretty convinced about your career goals. Either option is really great for you at this point, obviously. Good luck on making a very hard decision...
Esc wrote:I've been admitted, but only a 1-2% chance of me going, as I have a full scholarship to UT, I want to pursue public interest in Texas, and for personal reasons.
I am not going to pry because I know there are personal things involved, but I made this exact same basic decision last year. If you want to know why I ended up choosing HLS and what I think of my decision, please shoot me a message with your specific questions, issues, and concerns about HLS.

Re: Harvard Class of 2012

Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 3:53 pm
by SparkyLives
iagolives wrote:My guess the binders will be assembled next week and mailed out early the week later. It seems like last year they came out at the end of the first week of Dec and, b/c Thanksgiving's later in the month, I'd add a week to that.

However, thinking about it, I thought there was no hope any of us would get called Tuesday so I'm prob not the best person to be giving my opinion.

I'll shut up now... :oops:
okay...I'll step away from the mailbox then. :oops: