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Application to Harvard College for Fall 2011 Entrance Harvard College ? 2010–2011 H A R V A R D For Entrance in Fall 2011 ? Application Materials Thank you for your interest in Harvard College. We know there are many fine colleges and universities from which to choose, and we are happy that you are looking closely at the exciting opportunities available here in Cambridge. Our admissions procedures are designed to give you maximum freedom and flexibility to present yourself in your own words. We hope you will respond in whatever ways you feel will best demonstrate your interests and accomplishments. Here are some recom- mendations we hope you will consider as you complete your application. Candidates may complete testing (SAT or ACT with writing and ? two SAT Subject Tests) by using the January SAT or the February ACT dates, but we urge you to have your testing completed by the December date. Please note that in order for your application to be considered complete, your official test scores must submitted directly to Harvard by the testing agency on your behalf. We no longer have an early admission program. Please refer to the next page for more information.? Keep copies of all materials submitted and ask your teachers to do the same. Materials can be lost in the mail.? Supplementary materials or portfolios may be submitted, but you should do so only if you have an unusual talent. Such materials are ? neither required nor expected as the required components of the application provide ample basis on which to make our decisions. Because we cannot return materials, applicants should send only duplicates. Write about what matters to you. There are no “right” essay topics and no “right” answers.? The answers to many questions about admissions requirements and deadlines are included on the following pages. For an expanded list of frequently asked questions and their answers, please consult the FAQ index on our website: . Each admission decision is ma