United States · Claremont, CA
Harvey Mudd College
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Admission at Harvey Mudd College
Harvey Mudd College admits about 13% of applicants, which makes it highly selective. Admission is holistic: four years of transcript and course rigor first, then essays and activities, then recommendations and test scores. At this admit rate a strong profile is a reach for everyone; the essays and the activities list are where the decision is made.
GCC applicants: international curricula (IB, American Diploma with APs, A-levels) are read in their own terms. English proficiency tests are usually waived for English-medium schools; check the university's waiver rule. Saudi students on a Ministry scholarship should confirm the programme is on the approved list before applying Early Decision.
Harvey Mudd College supplemental essays, 2026-27
- Problems you want to solve essay500 words
Share how an experience you've had or community you belong to has shaped the kinds of problems you want to solve and the impact you want to make.
- Asking for help short essay250 words
Describe a time when asking for help made a difference in your work or wellbeing. What led you to reach out, and what did you take away from the experience?
Every US applicant also writes the Common App personal statement: 650 words, seven prompts. Admitify's coach reads drafts line by line and never writes for the student.
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Engineering · Computer Science · Physical Sciences
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