Hi Mrunal,

What subject do you plan to pursue at Harvard? What is your academic qualification? What are you currently pursuing?

One of the 8 Ivy League universities, Harvard is considered the best by students from all over the world. Though they have mentioned on their website that they take students from 25th percentile of SAT to 75th percentile, which is 1470 to 1570, I would suggest being on the higher side. 

Apart from this the website also mentions, "community involvement, leadership and distinction in extracurricular activities, and personal qualities and character."

So you can be active in sports, work on your academic projects, be involved in school plays and school activities.

Community development does not only mean something extraordinary, but it can also be a cause you are involved in like helping out the older people in your area, not with money...rather your time, being involved in a neighbourhood NGO for the community...like keeping the area clean, keeping the park well maintained, or working with an NGO for less privileged kids, physically or mentally challenged kids.

Do revert if you need more information.