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Getting into Harvard College isn’t just about perfect grades or test scores—it’s about telling your story. In this feature, The Harvard Crimson along with HS2 Academy presents ten standout personal statements from students who made it through one of the most competitive admissions processes in the world.

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The Harvard Crimson Merch Store just dropped our Spring Collection (along with some other longtime favorites), and it’s exactly what you didn’t know you needed: classic Crimson colors, easygoing fits, and enough style to wear from lecture halls to late nights at Joe's.

Graduating from Harvard is not only the end of a journey, it is the beginning of a new chapter. After years of dedication and hard work, it is a moment that deserves to be marked with something meaningful.

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