Harvard University Graduate School Admission Results

About 10,969 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
Harvard University
Biostatistics PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F17
American
GRE 169
GRE V 168
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.96
Harvard University
Physics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
International
GRE 167
GRE V 163
GRE AW 3.00
Harvard University
Astronomy PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American
GRE 170
GRE V 164
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 4.00
Harvard University
Chemistry PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International

Third rejection so far; maybe I just suck lol

Harvard University
Computer Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International

To the poster below:Yes, I receive the official email from:newgradadmit@seas.harvard.edu

Harvard University
Health Policy PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
American
Harvard University
MCB (Molecules, Cells, And Organisms) PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
American

Did anyone else who applied to work on biophysics research in Applied Physics get referred to MCO/MCB? All aphys people I see here are doing non-biophysics research...

Harvard University
EALC PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17

as expected; but start to worry that I would get rejected by all the programs I have applied to

Harvard University
American Studies PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
Harvard University
Philosophy PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
American
Harvard University
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 170
GRE V 166
Harvard University
Music Composition PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
American
Harvard University
Speech And Hearing Bioscience And Technology (SHBT) PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F17
American
Harvard University
(English) - Literature PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
American
GRE 149
GRE V 168
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 4.00

Email to check website

Harvard University
Biological And Biomedical Sciences (BBS) PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American
Harvard University
Applied Physics (SEAS) PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F17
American

Has anyone on the waiting list heard back at all?

Harvard University
Philosophy PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 163
GRE V 166
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.91

Off WL.

Harvard University
(General) Linguistics PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F18
American

I'm the second poster! I had my interview today too. They said they are interviewing 12 people for 6 spots. Also, I think although they are making the decisions next week we will not be notified until mid-Feb.

Harvard University
Astronomy PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American
GRE 161
GRE V 160
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.97
Harvard University
Chemistry PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
International

2 years of research experience, 3 strong letters of recommendation, no publications, undergrad results not fantastic either. I think it is most important to speak with faculty face to face before admissions so that they know you better as a person.