Applicants are notified by email when a decision is available to view in the Applicant Portal, normally by March 15. You can log in to the Applicant Portal to check the status of your application and track the receipt of required materials.
Regular Decision candidates apply by January 1 and receive notification by the end of March.
Most importantly, the Applicant Portal is where you'll view your admissions decision. Most applicants receive an email reminding them to check their portal and view their decision about 15 minutes after decisions are released.
"We are pleased to inform you that you have been admitted to …" "We are pleased/happy to offer you admission to ... " "It is my/our pleasure to offer you admission to …" "It is with great pleasure that I/we offer you admission to …"
Harvard's admissions process is famous for sending out Likely Letters to promising applicants. They send them out after an applicant has submitted a full application, but prior to the release of Regular Decision acceptance letters. Sometimes, admissions officers will call students instead of sending them a letter.
Applicants should highlight their involvement in extracurricular activities that go beyond mere participation. Harvard seeks individuals who have taken on leadership roles, showing the ability to motivate others, make decisions, and effect change.
How to write an admissions acceptance letter Prepare the header. Begin the letter with an official header that includes the student's full name and address. Confirm the candidate's admission. Share congratulations. Explain how to accept. Include optional details. Encourage them to accept.
Passion and Commitment: Harvard seeks students who are deeply passionate about their interests, whether academic, artistic, or athletic, and have shown a long-term commitment to these pursuits. This can manifest in awards, recognitions, or sustained involvement over time.