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ABOUT HARVARD
Work Hard Playlist Hard | What's on Our Playlists
I have embarked on a mission to curate the absolute study playlist with the help of the HSA Education team. Please feel free to enjoy . . . Read More
ABOUT HARVARD
What Are Harvard Students' Favorite Movies?
Last season we gave you an insider view into the music that Harvard students actually listen to. This summer, we’ll give you a glimpse . . . Read More
ABOUT HARVARD
Personal College Journey | How I Applied to College
Looking back on the college application process, the first phrase that comes to my mind is “an absolute dumpster fire.” The only thing I could think . . . Read More
ABOUT HARVARD
What's Bookin? Harvard Students' Reading Recs
Get yourself back in the swing of academics with some of these reading recommendations from our HSA managers . . . Read More
ABOUT HARVARD
Work Hard Playlist Hard | What's on Our Playlists
I have embarked on a mission to curate the absolute study playlist with the help of the HSA Education team. Please feel free to enjoy . . . Read More
ABOUT HARVARD
Personal College Journey | How I Applied to College
Looking back on the college application process, the first phrase that comes to my mind is “an absolute dumpster fire.” The only thing I could think . . . Read More
ABOUT HARVARD
What Are Harvard Students' Favorite Movies?
Last season we gave you an insider view into the music that Harvard students actually listen to. This summer, we’ll give you a glimpse . . . Read More
ABOUT HARVARD
What's Bookin? Harvard Students' Reading Recs
Get yourself back in the swing of academics with some of these reading recommendations from our HSA managers . . . Read More
College Application Help
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
College Essay Cliches You Should Avoid
Every year, a large population of applicants write the same overused college essays that admissions officers have seen time and time . . . Read More
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
How to Write Your Supplemental Essays
While every school's supplementary essays are different, we’ve broken down the three most common supplementary prompts into step by step . . . Read More
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
Financial Aid | A Harvard Student Guide
Besides the academic and extracurricular rigor of college, students must also contend with the question of how to finance their time in . . . Read More
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
College Interview Questions and Answers
When applying for colleges, it is important to nail every aspect of your application, including the alumni interview . . . Read More
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
How to Brainstorm For the Common App Essay
No matter what your college application looks like, nearly every school will ask for a core college essay that will be the most central part of their . . . Read More
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
How to Make Your College List | Picking Schools
Before you begin crafting your college application, there is one important question that you need to address: where are you going to apply? . . . Read More
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
Getting Off the Waitlist | How to Handle Deferrals
So you’ve opened up your application portal and clicked on your decision notification, only to find that the committee is still . . . Read More
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
College Essay Cliches You Should Avoid
Every year, a large population of applicants write the same overused college essays that admissions officers have seen time and time . . . Read More
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
How to Write Your Supplemental Essays
While every school's supplementary essays are different, we’ve broken down the three most common supplementary prompts into step by step . . . Read More
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
Financial Aid | A Harvard Student Guide
Besides the academic and extracurricular rigor of college, students must also contend with the question of how to finance their time in . . . Read More
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
What Are They Even Saying? How to Conquer SAT Vocab
You thought you’d become inured to the phenomenon, but much to your chagrin the pristine test booklet is heckling you again. You don’t . . . Read More
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
Do I Still Need to Take the SAT? Changes in Test Policy
A series of changes have rocked the world of standardized testing, thanks to several monumental decisions that were laid down by College . . . Read More
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
Getting Off the Waitlist | How to Handle Deferrals
So you’ve opened up your application portal and clicked on your decision notification, only to find that the committee is still . . . Read More
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
How to Brainstorm For the Common App Essay
No matter what your college application looks like, nearly every school will ask for a core college essay that will be the most central part of their . . . Read More
COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP
How to Make Your College List | Picking Schools
Before you begin crafting your college application, there is one important question that you need to address: where are you going to apply? . . . Read More
School Advice
SCHOOL ADVICE
Study Tips for Different Learning Types
Not everyone learns the same way, which is why certain study methods are more effective for some than others. We’ve framed our study . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
Quiz-Style | What Type of Learner Are You?
Have you ever felt like you got lost in the middle of a lesson, or wondered what the best strategy was for you to learn the best? Take this short . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
Make Office Hours Yours
After an exhausting day at school, the only thing you want to do is dump your backpack on the ground, kick off those shoes, and squirrel . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
12 Keys to Success For Students
No one's perfect—we could all use some help to become better students. That's why we asked our team of Harvard students for their . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
Is Finding a Private Tutor Worth the Cost
The most significant advantage of taking private tutoring is that it saves you stress, time, and effort! The reality of modern-day classrooms is . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
How Can I Hustle This Summer?
School's out! As the ancient adage goes, "Scream and shout!" It's been a long haul through the third semester of virtual learning . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
How to Improve on the SAT | Bubble Strategy
Because the SAT is time sensitive, any time you can save will benefit your overall strategy. If your current strategy is to bubble in answers . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
How to Study For Your AP Exams
It’s the beginning of April, so there’s over a month left before AP exams. It’s time to start thinking about preparing for your exams. What . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
How to Prepare For Your Final Exams
Even at Harvard, “exam season” is the most stressful time of the year for students. All of your effort, studying, and preparation . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
Study Tips for Different Learning Types
Not everyone learns the same way, which is why certain study methods are more effective for some than others. We’ve framed our study . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
Quiz-Style | What Type of Learner Are You?
Have you ever felt like you got lost in the middle of a lesson, or wondered what the best strategy was for you to learn the best? Take this short . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
Make Office Hours Yours | How to Succeed in College
After an exhausting day at school, the only thing you want to do is dump your backpack on the ground, kick off those shoes, and squirrel . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
12 Keys to Success For Students
No one's perfect—we could all use some help to become better students. That's why we asked our team of Harvard students for their . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
Is Finding a Private Tutor Worth the Cost
The most significant advantage of taking private tutoring is that it saves you stress, time, and effort! The reality of modern-day classrooms is . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
How Can I Hustle This Summer?
School's out! As the ancient adage goes, "Scream and shout!" It's been a long haul through the third semester of virtual learning . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
The SAT Bubble Strategy | Improve Your Score
Because the SAT is time sensitive, any time you can save will benefit your overall strategy. If your current strategy is to bubble in answers . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
How to Study For Your AP Exams
It’s the beginning of April, so there’s over a month left before AP exams. It’s time to start thinking about preparing for your exams. What . . . Read More
SCHOOL ADVICE
How to Prepare For Your Final Exams
Even at Harvard, “exam season” is the most stressful time of the year for students. All of your effort, studying, and preparation . . . Read More
