23541471 Harvard Presentation 070308

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http://www.fas.harvard.edu

Harvard University


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Schools of Harvard:

A Harvard Education

College

Business

Continuing Education

Dental

Design

Divinity

Education

Engineering

Government

Graduate School

Law

Medical

Public Health

Radcliffe Institute


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An Undergraduate Educationat Harvard College

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Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA


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Oldest institute of higher learning in America established 1636

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An establishment rich in history and tradition

http://www.hno.harvard.edu/


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Refreshing diversity at all levels

Academics

Individual opportunities

The community

The experience


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First-year students live close to the center of campus,surrounding the Harvard Yard

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Upperclassmen stay in 13 houses, scattered across the campus


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An active teaching process is encouraged 2 way communication between students and teachers

Huge array of possible majors and courses to choose from 40 concentrations, >3500 courses

Most classes have small class size of 1-10 students

Course material focuses on thinking and application rather than rotelearning

Strong advising networkset up for every student

http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/


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Harvard faculty are well-respected leaders in their fields of study

Many conduct cutting-edge research and pioneering studies

Heavy emphasis on teaching:Required for all facultyTeaching abilities are considered heavily in faculty appointmentsOffice hoursCUE guide (course evaluations)Numerous teaching awards

http://lifescience.fas.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do


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Well-equipped facilities for sports, academics, and research, and thearts

Included are art and natural history museums, astronomical observatories,

churches, and forests

Harvard Museum of Natural History Harvard Weld Boathouse

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4 years of undergraduate study are highly encouraged

An all rounded, liberal arts education is emphasized

Enormous opportunities for learning outside of the classroom prominent speakers and celebrities, conferences, field trips, and peers

Fun atmosphere and activities makes adds balance to academic life

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Field Trips

http://www.hno.harvard.edu


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Wide array of extracurricular activities, catering to many interests

Freedom to set up new clubs and societies

Hundreds of student organizations musical groups, volunteerorganizations, recreational sports groups, special interest clubs

The Radcliffe Pitches

http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/pitches/photos.html

The Harvard Independent

http://www.harvardindependent.com/


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Introduction

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Wide array of extracurricular activities, catering to many interests

Freedom to set up new clubs and societies

Hundreds of student organizations musical groups, volunteerorganizations, recreational sports groups, special interest clubs

The Radcliffe Pitches

http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/pitches/photos.html

The Harvard Independent

http://www.harvardindependent.com/

Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia AssociationA home away from home


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Athletics: Intercollegiate, Club,Intramural

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Significant role in lives of many Harvard students

41 intercollegiate varsity sports teams, more than any other Division Icollege in the US

Athletic facilities are distinctive in their variety and quality


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Cambridge, Boston and New EnglandIntroduction

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Cambridge combines the attractions of a cosmopolitan city with thecharm of a New England town. Student-friendly and safe, it is home tomany cheap eats, late night hang-outs and shopping outlets

Boston is 11 minutes away by the T - an inexpensive and convenientsubway system serving the entire metropolitan area. Rich in historyand colonial charm, it is also a thriving financial and business center

Marthas Vineyard, Cape Cod and New York are some of the otherexciting locales students often default to for that weekend getaway


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AdmissionsIntroduction

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Admission to Harvard is competitive. Theadmission rate to the Class of 2012 was 7.1%.

There is no formula for gaining admission.Academic accomplishment is important, butthe Admissions Committee considers manyother criteria such as community involvement,leadership, distinction in extracurricularactivities and work experience

What all Harvard students have in common isintellectual curiosity and energy. Students arescholars, musicians, community volunteers,

journalists, athletes, artists, actors, andenthusiasts of every kind

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RequirementsIntroduction

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Common or Universal College Application

Harvard Supplement

USD 65 application fee or fee waiver request

Official score reports for SAT Reasoning Testand 3 SAT II Subject Tests

Secondary School Report

Two Teacher Evaluations

Interview (optional)

Supplemental Application Materials (optional)Research samplesDance recitalsMusic recordings etc

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Financial AidIntroduction

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People who dontbothertoapplybecause theythink

theyare notwealthyenough, or famous enough, or

smartenough, or have agood enough record, or did

Isaywealthyenough? Thats certainlyamistake. If

akid doesnthave enough moneytogo here, we are

justgoingtogive ittoyou. Itsthatsimple.

-TommyLee Jones

Classof 69

Extractfrom Harvard Admissions Video.Our doors have longbeenopentotalentedstudents

regardlessof financialneed, butmanystudents

simplydonotknowor believe this. We aredeterminedto change both the perceptionandthe

reality

-Lawrence H. Summers

PresidentHarvard University


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Financial AidIntroduction

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Lack of financial resources is not an impediment to admission

All financial aid awarded by Harvard is need-based, and granteligibility is determined in the same manner for all students

Harvard meets the full need of all students applying for financial aidfor all four years

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Incomes of families receiving Harvard Scholarship assistance (07/08)


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The NumbersIntroduction

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Zero to Ten Percent Standard

Families with incomes above $120,000 and below $180,000 and withassets typical for these income levels will be asked to pay 10percentoftheirincomes. For those with incomes below $120,000, the familycontribution percentage will decline steadilyfrom10percent, reachingzero for those with incomes at $60,000 and below.

No Loans

In calculating the financial aid packages offered to undergraduates,Harvard willnotexpectstudents to take out loans.

Who receives aid?

2/3 of Harvard students receive some form of financial aid and 1/2receive need-based scholarship aid from Harvard. More than 90%ofUS families qualifyto benefit from Harvards financial aid scheme.Financial aid policies are the same for foreign citizens as for US

citizens.

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