Should I tell Harvard...

[Lifesaver]

If they specifically asked, I don't think it's harmful to tell. But if they don't ask and don't want to know, don't go blabbing about it and expect them to automatically accomodate your requests.

[NoSleepTilBreuckelen]

Thanks, Lifesaver! Could post or PM me the name of the blog? Sounds like they have some good advice on there.

[bathingintheneon]

OMG! I have been so excited about my acceptances that I made this mistake several times. I did not mention the names of the schools that accepted me, but I did mention that I was accepted by some other places. My intention was not show that I was competitive, but to express my excitement for having other schools also thinking that I am worthy of a spot. What a naive mistake I made!

 

Now I feel absolutely horrible!!!!!

 

I wouldn't feel horrible! When I received my acceptances from a few schools, I didn't want to respond right away, since I was still weighing other offers. So in my replies I said, "Thank you so much for the offer. I am still considering all my options, but I'll let you know about my decision as soon as possible." I didn't name-drop schools though, since I thought that would be weird. But I'm sure I mentioned I had more than one offer. Also, if you're applying to top programs, the schools REALIZE this, because they're only recruiting the best applicants, and they know that you probably have multiple offers.