Her name can be found in most American history books, and her accomplishments are part of every US history curriculum. This recognition is not undeserved, as she revived interest in feminism with her book The Feminine Mystique and facilitated change in women’s roles by establishing the National Organization for Women (NOW). Although most high school students treat Betty Friedan as another name to memorize for a history test, she is so much more than a removed figure in a...

Over the past several months, I have been inundated with college advice from relatives and family friends. I am blessed to know several Harvard alumni and professors, and they unanimously agreed that I would be a perfect match for the College. I decided to investigate further, and found Harvard an extraordinary candidate. As an active feminist, I plan on concentrating in Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality. In order to acquire a deeper understanding of the curriculum, I hope to...

I didn't use a private admissions counselor because my family doesn't have the money...

I plan on attending law...

When I was a rising sophomore in high school, I interned at an organization that had nothing to do with any of the interests on my application. When I was a rising junior in high school, I interned at an...

I'm very involved in Harvard Hillel, and have held/currently hold several leadership positions within the Hillel structure. As an Orthodox Jew, I am naturally drawn to Hillel because of its kosher dining hall and high concentration of my coreligionists. However, Hillel is not just...

I applied to Harvard EA and got in, so it was the only place I submitted an application to. I fell in...

There is no typical student at Harvard. Everyone comes from so...