How do you get in Harvard (or other good schools)?

There's no magic formula for getting into a top school. They get 20 times more applicants than they can accept, or more, and all those applicants are top students. Getting A's in the hardest cles you can take helps, but even an unweighted 4.0 doesn't guarantee you'll get in. You need very high grades and test scores, and then more. Sports aren't necessary, but activities are, and good/unique ones, bonus points if they're related to what you want to major in. Most people heading off to college were one grade ahead in math, so that's not unique. Also, you can't major in law. That's a graduate/professional program. If you want to apply to Harvard Law after college, you don't need to go there for undergrad.