Two years ago I was asked if I would like to interview students applying for admission to Harvard College in Worcester, MA area. As an Harvard alum, I was glad to volunteer to interview four to six applicants during the admission period (October to March).

The qualities of the applicants I interviewed are very impressive – excellent academic grades, lots of extra curricular activities, and great personalities. But I realized that not all of them will get accepted. In fact, with 6% acceptance rate (only approx 2,000 out of over 33,000 applicants get accepted), getting into Harvard College is a tall order. Only the best of the best are accepted.

I knew it will take a long time before I get to interview that person who will make it to Harvard College, if at all. But last winter, I was lucky to interview a very promising applicant. True enough, she got an acceptance letter. I was very happy when I learned about it. Congratulations Taylor Benninger of Spencer, MA!