Harvard University Graduate School Admission Results

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This page shows the recent graduate admission results for Harvard University. These results automatically update with new admission results submissions, so you can check back to see when others have been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted to specific schools and programs.

Harvard University

Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an iconic Ivy League institution renowned for its academic excellence, historic significance, and influential alumni network. It is home to esteemed schools such as Harvard Business School, Harvard ... Law School, and Harvard Medical School, all of which are celebrated for their rigorous programs and groundbreaking research. Harvard's commitment to fostering a diverse, intellectually vibrant community and its significant contributions to various fields of study solidify its reputation as a global leader in higher education.

Summary

The Harvard University Graduate School Admission results for the past five years reflect a highly competitive environment with diverse outcomes across several programs. Economics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program, with multiple rejections pointing to stringent criteria. Data Science experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters candidates, highlighting its competitive nature. Physics had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, with several interview opportunities, underscoring its rigorous selection process. Chemistry saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, pointing to its selective nature. Computer Science experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting its competitive standards. Biostatistics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Public Policy had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, highlighting its stringent criteria. Architecture saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting its competitive nature. Philosophy experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, pointing to its selective standards. BBS (Biological and Biomedical Sciences) reported both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, with several interview opportunities, highlighting its rigorous selection process. Overall, these results suggest that while some programs offer hope through waitlist acceptances, others remain exceptionally competitive.

School Program Added On Decision
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History PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
American

Have master's in history from a top 10 school.

Harvard University
Clinical Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
American

To the Harvard poster below: If you're accepted, you're good! In fact, they do not have wait-lists, so if you do not accept, they will not take a student into your lab of interest.

Harvard University
Government And Social Policy (Political Science) PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 159
GRE V 167
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 4.00

Beyond thrilled

Harvard University
Psychology (Cognition, Brain, And Behavior) PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Interview on 30 Nov
F16
American

Email to arrange time to talk

Harvard University
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Rejected on 30 Nov
International
Harvard University
Basic & Biomedical Sciences (BBS) PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Interview on 30 Nov
F17
American
GRE 164
GRE V 168
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.50
Harvard University
(Pure) Math PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
American
GRE 170
GRE V 166
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.70

Email to check website

Harvard University
Bioengineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Interview on 30 Nov
F19
International
GRE 168
GRE V 162
GRE AW 4.50

Contacted directly by PI for informal interview.

Harvard University
Earth And Planetary Sciences PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American

Got an email informing decision was posted on the application portal. Really wasn't expecting acceptance. At least I tried!

Harvard University
Philosophy PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
American
Harvard University
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17

Best day ever!

Harvard University
Music (Ethnomusicology) PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
American
Harvard University
Data Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Other on 30 Nov
F19
American

To the poster asking about Application Status being submitted. I believe the official decisions have not been released. The other individuals posting received "unofficial" acceptances from the department via email. For those of us who haven't heard (myself included), I imagine the official rejections will come out sometime soon.

Harvard University
French PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 155
GRE V 163
GRE AW 5.50

Email to check website. Bummed cause I thought that the fit was good and they encouraged me to apply, but surprisingly not as disappointed as I thought I would be.

Harvard University
International Education Policy Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
American
GRE 157
GRE V 159
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.82

HOLY MOLY SWEET BABY JESUS

Harvard University
Landscape Architecture Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
International
Harvard University
Philosophy PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
International
Harvard University
Harvard Kennedy School, MPP Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
GRE 158
GRE V 160
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.66
Harvard University
Middle Eastern Studies PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Rejected on 30 Nov
American

Letter dated March 3.

Harvard University
Basic & Biomedical Sciences (BBS) PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments ...
Interview on 30 Nov
F17
International

Top choice program. Best day ever!

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