How do I get into Harvard university in America, based on rugby and half-decent grades?

WillBrentnall: How do I get into Harvard university in America, based on rugby and half-decent grades?
I am an English student and I’ve heard that Harvard tend to like foreign students and rugby players, my grades are half-decent with some A’s in certain subjects and I play rugby to a high standard level.

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Answer by Robert
Great, you must get your grades on track though. You have to have a lot of volunteer hours and be in many after school groups such as Math and Reading club. Good luck. I’m trying to get into Yale myself.

Answer by -The Lazy One-
“Some” A’s will NOT get you in. Being foreign and a rugby player might be one of the deciding factors that they look at, if they have two students that has similar stats. That being said, Harvard rejects many kids with 4’0s, high SAT scores, and valedictorians every year. You can’t have “half-decent” grades and think Harvard will accept you. Your grades needs to be over the top, above average. Unless you’ve won a noble prize, or have done something out of the ordinary, then I hate to be this honest, but I doubt you even have a chance.