Harvard University supplemental essays

Answer all five questions (150 words max each).

1. Your life experiences

   150 words max

   Harvard has long recognized the importance of enrolling a student body with a diversity of perspectives and experiences. How will the life experiences that shaped who you are today enable you to contribute to Harvard?

2. A strong disagreement

   150 words max

   Describe a time when you strongly disagreed with someone about an idea or issue. How did you communicate or engage with this person? What did you learn from this experience?

3. Activities and responsibilities

   150 words max

   Briefly describe any of your extracurricular activities, employment experience, travel, or family responsibilities that have shaped who you are.

4. Your Harvard education

   150 words max

   How do you hope to use your Harvard education in the future?

5. For your roommates

   150 words max

   Top 3 things your roommates might like to know about you.

Source: Harvard University admissions