Among the 57,435 global applications, only 3.43% of that amount is accepted to Harvard College‘s class of 2025, making it the lowest admission rate in the university’s 385-year history. Among those accepted into the undergraduate school of Harvard University are two Malaysian students; Jarell Cheong Tze Wen from Kuala Lumpur and Muhammad Hamdi Ahmad Hakimi from Kuantan, Pahang.

This year Harvard College had the lowest admission rate in its 385-yr history (3.43%). Super proud that these 2 Msians beat the odds. It’s a testament to our public schools & commitment to education, but it also shows how 2 wildly different, talented kids can excel. Congrats! pic.twitter.com/W26SmCzStP

— Nadiah Wan (@lapetitemaligne) April 13, 2021

Who Is Jarell Cheong Tze Wen?

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With a passion for dancing and mathematic, Jarell represented Malaysia at SEA Games Dancesport and the Asian Pacific Mathematical Olympiad. He was also involved in multiple international chess tournaments, where he made a name for himself. As expected from a brilliant student, he scored all A's in his Cambridge International Exams and was later accepted into Sunway College, Petaling Jaya. 

His incredible knowledge in both mathematics and the art of dancing proves that one can be equally successful in different areas of excellence. 

Who Is Muhammad Hamdi Ahmad Hakimi?

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Graduated from SM Sains Shah Alam, Muhammad Hamdi pursued his tertiary education at Kolej Tuanku Abdul Ja’far, having received his Bank Negara Kijang Scholar.

With an impressive background in debating which he was involved in since he was 14, Hamdi tutors secondary school students in rural areas in hope of exposing them to the cultures of debate. His resilient attitude towards education and current affairs is what sets him apart from the rest. 

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Jarell will be taking Economics while Hamdi will be focusing on Mathematic at Harvard. We look forward to these brilliant young men's future endeavors and success!