text: if i wanted to get in to harvard university, but i have had trouble in my past, what could i do it get in? i really really want ot go to harvard to study law, but no one thinks i can get in because of my past. im smart and i know this is wat i want ot d owith my life. what should i do in school to get acepted? your test may not be enough, and the alumni has to be one of the donating types that helps support the school.  both of those things will help, but i would also suggest spending a year at a different very reputable college and get a perfect gpa.  one with harvard grads teaching your courses preferably.