Accepted vs. Rejected “Why Harvard” Essays

I’ve read hundreds of “Why Harvard” essays… Most of them sound exactly like the rejected version above. Admissions officers can tell within two sentences whether you actually engage with the school. ✅ The accepted version opens with a specific research center most applicants have never heard of. Then it lays out a two-step plan of how Harvard will help the student BOTH reach their goals and serve others. ❌ The rejected version treats Harvard as a prestige tool and does not connect the students values to that of the institution. 📝 DM me ESSAY to my Instagram @ultimateivyleagueguide and I'll send you my full college essay guide for free! #UltimateIvyLeagueGuide #UILG #UltimateMentor