Harvard University Graduate School Admission Results

About 10,960 results

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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Accounting PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
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Organizational Behavior PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
International

Older student, long impressive career, GRE a little weak

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(Sociocultural) Anthropology PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
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Wait listed on 30 Nov
F18
American
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Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
American
Harvard University
East Asian Studies PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F20
American

Sweet rejection from POI, being put in pool for masters candidates. Apparently it's rare to get in straight from undergrad

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Population Health Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
International
GRE 170
GRE V 159
GRE AW 4.00

Rejected by PHS SBS track. It was my first choice but no frustration. Good learning experience. CONGRATS to everyone that was admitted!! :)

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Human Evolutionary Biology PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American
Harvard University
Population Health Sciences PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17

Email to check status via portal.

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Biostatistics PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International

Expected! Found it in the spam email lol

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Earth And Planetary Sciences PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
American
GRE 165
GRE V 166
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.60

So excited!!

Harvard University
Education PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
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Interview on 30 Nov
F15
American
GRE 166
GRE V 166
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.69
Harvard University
EECS PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
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Interview on 30 Nov
F16
International
Harvard University
History of Art PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
American

Postmarked 3/15

Harvard University
African And African-American Studies PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
American

Found rejection letter dated 2/20 on the website. Oh well....

Harvard University
Art History PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
American
Harvard University
Comparative Literature PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 163
GRE V 170
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.86

email to check website

Harvard University
Education PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
American
Harvard University
Philosophy PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
GRE 169
GRE V 163
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.85
Harvard University
Music Composition PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
American

No notification. Got into top program and was about to withdraw application so decided to check website. "I know that this decision comes as a disappointment." OK, Harvard ;)

Harvard University
Computer Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F20

Had a call with PoI around 2 weeks back (nothing technical, just a formality). As for the notification, depends on the timezone. You may say it's 5th technically in Boston time.