Getting deferred from Harvard hurts. You aimed high, put your heart into the application, and now you’re in a holding pattern. It’s frustrating, confusing, and yeah, it stings. But take a breath. A deferral isn’t a no! it’s a “not yet.” And that means the door is still open and there are things you can control in this process.

Harvard is the most famous university in the United States, and one of the most prestigious in the world, for a reason. The university has turned out more global leaders than any other institution in the US, and is known as where great minds gather. Like fellow members of the Ivy League, Harvard offers an exceptional and tight-knit undergraduate experience within a big university. Unlike nearly anywhere else, the resources available to students are nearly boundless. The Harvard endowment is larger than the economy of over 100 small countries. The number of academic paths for undergrads is significantly smaller, at about 50, but that’s still more than enough. That acceptance rate is 0%. Just kidding! While our students regularly gain admission to Harvard, the acceptance rate is so low that they delay reporting it, apparently to try to keep from discouraging people. The acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 was only 3.59%.

If you are an international student eyeing the Ivy League, we understand the allure. However, if you are considering Harvard there are some things you absolutely must plan for in advance. That is where we can help, as we’ve assisted international students in gaining acceptance to the Ivies, including Harvard, for over a decade.