What if I have completed most or all of my secondary school coursework through self-study?

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Harvard College's academic program emphasizes in-person peer engagement and student-faculty interactions. For the Admissions Committee to make the best assessment of an applicant's ability to succeed at Harvard, we encourage self-study applicants to submit third-party confirmation of their knowledge and learning behaviors. These documents can include course certificates, publications, patent registrations, and/or letters of recommendation from academic mentors or teachers.