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Interested in Anthropology Philosophy and Biology

Plan to attend grad school for further study

Thanks for sharing :)

• US school (from junior year onwards) on H4 visa
• State/Location of residency:VA
• Type of high school (or current college for transfers): Private
• Other special factors: british citizen, relocated to the US start of junior year, previously in top-5 UK private school

Cost Constraints / Budget
No issues, parents can pay full fees anywhere

GPA, Rank, and Test Scores

• My school gives only weighted HPA in percentage : 1st semester 92.2%, 2nd semester 96%, final for the year 94.1%
• Class Rank: the school does not publish rankings
• ACT/SAT Scores: ACT 28/ SAT 1360 (eng 670- maths 690) retaking september/october
• In the UK 12 GCSE with maths 9 and further maths8, chemistry 8 , latin 8, french 8, art 8, physics 7 , eng lang 7, eng lit 7, ancient greek 7 ,geography 7, biology 7

Junior Year Coursework:

AP calc bc class grade 86% (AP exam 4) , AP chemistry class grade 86% (AP exam 3), AP physics 1 class grade 94% (AP exam 4), Adv seminar victorian literature class grade 82% (1st semester regular english 97%), adv seminar latin class grade 96%, regular US history 92% (1st semester APUSH 78%)

Senior Year classwork:

Adv statistics, Adv biology, Adv Ancient greek, Adv micro, Adv macro, Adv science journalism, legal principles and trial advocacy, regular american literature, psychology

Awards : Junior Year AP scholar, NLE magna cum laude, High list for the US school. previous year in the UK Gold award in UKMT Kangaroo

Extracurriculars
200 hours of volunteering in junior year in school guided activities

Astronomy python project using Keppler data deposited in Github,

Pioneer research program scholar summer of junior to senior year, studying american consumerism

Co-author for data analysis on 5 medical papers submitted for publication to peer-reviewed journals, two accepted for publication

Varisty athlete in 3 sports: XC, Swimming and outdoor track with presence in the VISAA state champs for all of them

Membership of AAS

* Just wanted to see what people think as my profile is not a usual domestic or international one.

How easy is it to change classes as a freshman? My adviser told me to enroll in both ‘H101 intro to peace, justice’ and ‘H201 ethics/peace/justice’ but to drop out of one of them when I see if I have gotten into both/which one I have gotten into.

But I am also interested in two other classes separate from these that have conflicting schedules, so I chose one that seemed interesting but is out of my comfort zone (H280). If I don’t get into H280 and I want to take the other class I was considering, how easy is it to get in (it’s also another 200 level class but open to freshman)?

So in wraps, is it likely that I’d be able to drop either H201 or H101 and switch from H280 to a different H200 class? Can I sit in on all four of these classes the first week? I only have space to take two classes because of language and writing.

Sorry if this is confusing I’d appreciate any help 🙏!

this was sent today to all members of the community why is zionism next to being jewish what is this entailing why is she doing this is this really haverfordian discuss

Dear Members of the Haverford Community:

Today, the College and The Deborah Project announced that they have reached an agreement to resolve the litigation asserted against the College by certain members of Haverford’s Jewish community. As part of its settlement with members of the Jewish community at Haverford, the College wishes to make clear its commitment to the following principles:

All students including those who identify as Jewish, and/or Israeli, and those who support Zionism: that is, the right of the Jewish people to self-determination and statehood in the land of Israel, are welcome and enjoy equal access to the College and all of its educational programs and activities.

Harassing, excluding, or seeking to silence Jewish community members on the basis of their beliefs, their commitment to Jewish observance, or any other element of their Jewish identity, including Zionism, is anathema to the College’s core principles of trust, concern, and respect. This extends to our classrooms, offices, and student-led organizations and activities, and it includes all employees (faculty, staff and administrators), and students.

Acts of discrimination, harassment, and bias against students who identify as Jewish, and/or Israeli, and those who support Zionism, the right of the Jewish people to self-determination and statehood in the land of Israel, violate College policy and are antithetical to Haverford’s mission, values, and standards. The College is committed to addressing these concerns in a manner consistent with our policies and values. Those found to have engaged in such acts of discrimination, harassment or bias will be subjected to disciplinary action consistent with the College’s policies and consistent with the College’s response to discrimination, harassment or bias against any other group or individual.

Because of these basic principles, no Haverford professor may discriminate against any student, or any other member of the Haverford community, on the basis of that person’s commitment to Judaism, Israel or Zionism, and the College will not tolerate any faculty or staff member refusing to support or engage with a student on the basis of such commitments or treating a student differently on the basis of such commitments.

I want to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge that those members of our community with a commitment to the state of Israel as the Jewish Homeland have been deeply hurt by events that have transpired on our campus since October 7, 2023, and that that constitutes a failure on our part. We commit ourselves to doing better going forward.

In a community of learning, we may vehemently disagree with one another about the policies and actions of governments, but it is never acceptable to let those disagreements descend into the realm of discrimination, harassment, or bias. All members of the Haverford community who wish to express their considered perspectives must do so respectfully while allowing others to do the same. All breaches of this principle of civility and respect are contrary to Haverford’s values. When the acts or statements of any member of the Haverford Community reaches the level of discrimination, harassment or bias, they will be subject to disciplinary action consistent with the College’s policies.

Federal and state laws provide a legal framework for a standard of conduct; however, we aspire not only to fulfill those mandates, but also to live up to our Haverfordian values and principles. It is our shared responsibility to create and maintain a community of belonging for all, where we each contribute to a learning environment and culture in which every person can thrive. Haverford College commits itself to ensuring such a future.

Sincerely,

Wendy Raymond

President

Hi there,

Incoming freshman here. Do most students use their laptop, iPad, or standard old-fashioned notebooks for in class note taking? What do the Haverford professors prefer? Thanks!

Hi, I’m an incoming freshman!

For ppl with IB / AP psych credit, did you choose to skip the intro class or take it? Either way what was your reasoning and do you know what ppl typically do? I have IB credit and am trying to decide if I should or not and would love to hear some pros and cons.

Also, if you still take the intro class do you forfeit the AP / IB credit that would count toward your overall 32 credits or does it still count?