Still waiting. They’re one of two schools left for me at this point lol idk why they’re so slow with their batches

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if u guys submitted using an icloud email, i would reach out to admissions if u havent received it because they had IT problems. at least thats what happened to me

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"developing an AI project" is much more different than already having a project developed and published

otherwise stats are fine ig (assuming by high mcat u mean 520+ which offsets gpa) and non-trad pathway is interesting

not a barrier as it stands

A project like this is genuinely expensive, and I can’t afford the cost. However, I tested this device myself and got very promising results. In the end, I created this project as a result of a traumatic experience I went through in the hospital. I’m honestly not concerned about making money from it.

Has anyone here received an interview at Harvard?

Title: International applicant with no research experience interested in Harvard Med School

Hi everyone! I’m an international student completing my undergraduate degree in the U.S. on an F-1 visa, and I’m hoping to apply to MD programs. Harvard Medical School is a school I’m very interested in, but I also understand that admission is extremely difficult, particularly for international applicants.

Honestly, I’m trying to figure out how realistic this goal is for me and what I would need to do to become a competitive applicant.

For context, I currently have around a 3.7 GPA, am working toward a 515+ MCAT, and have clinical, volunteering, and leadership experiences. However, I currently have 0 research experience, which is one of the areas I’m most concerned about.

For people who have applied to Harvard, especially international applicants:

How significant of a disadvantage is having no research experience at this point?

How much research experience would you recommend building before applying?

Does research need to result in publications/posters, or is meaningful involvement in a lab enough?

How important are clinical and non-clinical experiences compared with research?

How much does being an international/F-1 student affect the admissions process?

If you were in my position, what would you prioritize over the next 1–2 years?

And honestly, would you consider Harvard a realistic reach for someone with my current profile, or an extremely unlikely option?

I’m genuinely looking for realistic feedback, even if the answer is that I have a lot of work to do. I’d rather know that now and use the next couple of years wisely than build my application around unrealistic expectations.

Thank you!

It’s all important so you need high hours in all those, but Harvard is a research university after all so pretty important. But you should really focus on getting a high mcat score for a school like Harvard (and Yale since you posted there as well)

Hello, thank you so much for the advice! I definitely agree that I need to prioritize my MCAT score, especially for schools like Harvard and Yale.

One of my biggest concerns right now is research. Research opportunities at UTSA can be difficult to get into, especially since some labs prioritize students with prior research experience or students who are not pre-med. I’ve also had some transportation limitations because I don’t currently have a driver’s license or a car, which has made it harder to pursue opportunities outside of UTSA.

I’m hoping to find a way to get involved in research and build meaningful, sustained experience over the next couple of years. I really appreciate your advice!