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YOUR

20142015 Did you know

You can afford to go to Harvard.

Harvard was named Best Value

by US News. In fact, close to 60%

of Harvard families pay an average

of only $12,000 per year due

to a revolutionary financial aid

program. About 20% pay nothing!

You can get undergraduate research

funding at Harvard for both term-

time and summer projects.

Lots of it! This past year, more

than 1,500 students participated in

undergraduate research, receiving

a total of more than $5,000,000

in project fundingand thatsnot counting internships and

mentorships.

You can enjoy the excitement of

Americas premier college town.

You just need twelve minutes to

take the subway from Harvard

Square into the heart of downtown

Boston. And youll love all the

bookstores, cafes, restaurants,shops, and theaters right here in

Cambridge.

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ENVIRONMENTANDRESOURCES

I found the resources available for undergraduates at Harvard to beunparalleled. The network of superb libraries, the extensive advising system,and the generous funding that allowed me to conduct independent academicfieldwork in India encouraged me to not only absorb but also create knowledge. Dipona Bandy 14, Texas

Are you looking for a

college with resources?

We have these: 70

individual libraries, a

3,000-acre forest research station,

12 teaching museums, a 265-acre

arboretum, 24 campus buildings

devoted to science and research,

multiple theaters and performance

spaces, and over 400 student

organizations. For starters. Youll also

be able to cross-register at most of

Harvards graduate and professional

schools (there are ten), as well as at

MIT, which is just down the street.

In Cambridge, youll find an

environment that combines history

and colonial charm with all the energy

of a modern urban setting. At your

fingertips will be legendary HarvardSquare, home to popular restaurants,

cafes, theaters, and, of course,

bookstores. Across the Charles River

is Boston, one of Americas leading

cities. Go watch the Boston Red Sox,

the Celtics, the Bruins, or the Patriots!

Also, within easy reach are Atlantic

beaches, cozy seaside villages from

Cape Cod to Maine, ski slopes, forests,

and historic sites.

More to see, more to do. For

nearly four hundred years, students

have thrived in Americas premier

college town.

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CONCENTRATIONS

African and African American Studies

Anthropology

Applied Mathematics

Astrophysics

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical and Physical Biology

Chemistry

Chemistry and Physics

Classics

Computer Science

Earth and Planetary Sciences

East Asian Studies

Economics

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Sciences

English

Environmental Science and Public Policy

Folklore and MythologyGermanic Languages and Literatures

Government

History

History and Literature

History and Science

History of Art and Architecture

Human Developmental and

Regenerative Biology

Human Evolutionary Biology

Linguistics

Literature (Comparative Literature)

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Music

Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

Neurobiology

Organismic and Evolutionary Biology

Philosophy

Physics

Psychology

Religion, Comparative Study of

Romance Languages and LiteraturesSlavic Languages and Literatures

Social Studies

Sociology

South Asian Studies

Special and Joint Concentrations

Statistics

Visual and Environmental Studies

Women, Gender, and Sexuality, Studies of

I have had the opportunity to interact with myprofessor in the lab and beyond. Discussingevolutionary theory with him (even on our

weekend runs) has contributed to an incrediblementorship and intellectual experience.Omar Mesina 14, Illinois

IDEAS


Incredible range, depth, and

variety will characterize your

Harvard academic experience.

World-renowned for the quality

of our teaching and research, the

College will supply you with the

tools to build a highly individualized

and rewarding undergraduate course

of study.

Our academic life by the numbers:

12 = median course size

3,500+courses

450+ General Education classes

120+Freshman Seminars

80+ancient and modern languages

45+undergraduate concentrations

400+Freshman Advisers

45+secondary fields

7:1student to faculty ratio

We hope you like shopping, because

Harvard students do lots of it.

Shopping for classes, that is.

At Harvard College, you arent

required to pre-register for courses.

Instead, you get to spend a full week at

the beginning of each semester sitting

in on classes and determining how well

a class fits with your goals and needs.

Shopping period gives students the

welcome flexibility to make important

academic decisions with confidence,

genuine interest, and direction.

LEARNINGATHARVARD:ARTS,

HUMANITIES,ANDSOCIALSCIENCES


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DEEPERIts very satisfying, and indeed inspiring, to work with the young people we

will be depending on to confront and solve the scientific problems that willdetermine our destiny. Its made me feel incredibly optimistic about the future.Jene Golovchenko, Rumford Professor of Physics and

Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics

Harvard knows that the

21st-century scientist

or engineer will need

to master more than

just one field of study. A grounding

in economics, government, history,

and a mix of other academic

disciplines will be needed to solve

many of modern societys increasingly

complex problems.Harvard science and engineering

programs promote learning across

disciplines. They also create a climate

for close collaboration between

students and faculty. Equipped with

cutting-edge facilities and a spirit of

innovation, Harvard College hopes to

educatewith depth and breadth

the next generation of leaders in

science and technology.

LEARNINGATHARVARD:SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY,AN

DENGINEERING



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Chances are

that as a

Harvard student you will

participate in some form of

athletics and recreation on

campusnearly 80% of our students

do! Our extensive athletic facilities

include the nations oldest football

stadium (which looks a lot like

Romes Coliseum), modern strength/

condition rooms and aerobic studios,

an ice rink, and beautiful boat houses

along the riverall in constant use.

Harvard has the nations largest

Division I athletic program, with 42

sports and nearly 1,300 athletes, but

you dont have to be a varsity athlete

to get involved. You can match your

level of skill/interest by participating

on teams ranging from varsity and

junior varsity to club, intramural, orrecreational. Or come be a spectator

and cheer on the Harvard Crimson!

ATHLETICSFOREVERYBODY

Harvard has

_won 138national or NCAA

Championships;

_won a combined 372Ivy League

Championships;

_been represented at everymodern

Olympic Games.

Traveling to Spain for the Varsity Swim Teamstraining trip was one of the most amazing experiencesof my life. The best part wasnt the destinationit wasdoing everything with the most inspiring teammates

who have become my closest friends.Shori Hijikata 16, Australia

NEWH

EIGHTS

Baseball

Basketball

Heavyweight Crew

Lightweight Crew

Cross Country

Fencing

Field Hockey

Football

Golf

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Rugby

Sailing

Alpine Skiing

Nordic Skiing

Soccer

Softball

Squash

Swimming & Diving

Tennis

Track & Field

Volleyball

Water Polo

Wrestling

VARSITY ATHLETICS

A SAMPLING OF CLUB

OFFERINGS

Archery

Badminton

Ballroom Dance

Baseball

Basketball

Bodybuilding

Boxing

Capoeira

Cheerleading

Crimson Dance

Cycling

Fencing

Field Hockey

Figure Skating

Ice Hockey

Kendo

Lacrosse

Polo

Quidditch

Rugby

Running

Skiing

Soccer

Squash

Swimming

Table Tennis

Taekwondo

Tennis

Ultimate Frisbee

Volleyball

Wrestling

Wushu



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YOURSELF

Ifyoure an artistof sight,

sound, or movement (or

perhaps all three together)

you will flourish here. At

Harvard, you will find the following:

...in music

five orchestras, chamber music and

choral ensembles, several jazz bands

and combos, a wind ensemble, a

gospel choir, a glee club, numerous

a cappella and madrigal groups

...in the visual arts

art studios, a print workshop, ceramics

studios, darkrooms, woodworking

shops, workshops in drawing, painting,

pottery, photography, sculpture, and

filmmaking

...in media and journalism

a daily student newspaper, a

weekly newspaper, several political

newspapers and magazines, humor

magazines, ethnic and cultural

publications, a student-run radio

station, television programs, a

yearbook, and countless web-based

projects

...in drama and dance

more than 60 student productions a

year; the Loeb Drama Center (with

credit / non-credit courses in acting,directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, and

design); the Harvard College Dance

Center (credit / non-credit classes

in modern dance, ballet, jazz, tap,

choreography, and improvisation);

and 20 student dance companies.

Even if youre not an artist yet,

consider the possibilities. Theyre

exciting.

AVENUESFORPERSONALEXPRESSION:P

ERFORMING,FINE,ANDAPPLIEDARTS

In high school, I didnt have time in my schedule forvisual arts with all of the music and language coursesI was taking. At Harvard, I can commit myself tothose passions and additionally explore photography,printmaking, and stenciling. Its pretty cool.Sarah Reid 15, Vermont



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BACK

Harvard has been devoted

to public service since

its founding in 1636.

Originally established

to provide a learned ministry to

Americas colonies, the College has

maintained a steadfast commitment to

advancing society through meaningful

individual and collective participation

in service. You can become part of

this tradition and make an impact on

todayand tomorrow.

The Phillips Brooks House

Association has stood as the leading

public service organization on campus

for the past 100 years. Entirely

student-run, community-based, and

non-profit, PBHA annually draws 60%

of all Harvard students to its projects.

Currently, PBHA is host to more thaneighty-five different public service

programs. We bet theres at least one

thats perfect for you. And if not, you

can start one of your own. Phillips

Brooks House began with only six.

Some PBHA programs:

Youth Prison Tutoring /Pets as Therapy /

Chinatown ESL /Harvard Square Homeless

Shelter /Environmental Action Committee

/South Boston Big Sib /Strong Women

Strong Girls /Harvard Emerging Literacy

Program /Peer Health Exchange

GIVINGBACKTOTHECOMMUNITY

Our after-school programs at PBHA helplocal children gain confidence and skills,empowering them to succeed on their futurepaths. I may not be there to see them grow up,but I enjoy knowing Ive made a difference.Jose Magana 15, California



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Throughout your four

years, youll participate in

numerous social events

with both students and

faculty. They will add depth and

texture to your Harvard experience.

A few worth highlighting:

Freshman Dance

Yardfest

Freshman Musical

Housing Day

Harvard-Yale Football Game

Head of The Charles Regatta

Cultural Rhythms

Arts First

House Formal Dances

Masters Receptions and Teas

Faculty Lunches and Dinners

Housing Day is one of my favorite

holidays. Having upperclassmen

enthusiastically welcome you into

your future House marks a stepping

stone in your Harvard career. Then,

as an upperclassman, you in turn get

to shower freshmen with love and

acceptance. Its exciting and fun!

Jayshlyn Acevedo 14, Virginia

My friends and I occasionally scream,

Yardfest!throughout the year in

order to communicate that we are

having a BLAST just like we did at

the actual Yardfest. Great food, great

music, and great companythe three

ingredients to happiness.

Jeanie Nguyen 14, California

Cultural Rhythmsshowcases

performance groups on campus,

featuring Mariachi Veritas, the

Harvard Breakers, and the Kuumba

Singers, among many others. Its an

incredible afternoon that is symbolic

of what I love about being a student

hereconstantly being exposed to

new people, their talents, and their

interests.

Kemie Iko 14, Virginia

GREATSOCIALTRADITIONS:BEA

PARTOFTHEM

I felt so proud and excited as I stood in thestands at the annual Harvard-Yale footballgame, cheering wildly with the hundreds ofother Harvard students as we watched ourteam dominate the field.Rebecca Ramos 17, Washington

WITHTRADITION



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D EA DL IN ES : EarlyAction

RegularDecision

Common Application

or Universal College

Application

As soon as

possible or by

November 1

As soon as

possible or by

January 1

Secondary School

Report and two letters of

recommendation

November 1

or October 15

if possible

January 1 or

December 15

if possible

Initial components of the

financial aid application

(using best estimates)

November 1 February 1

All financial aid application

materials, including tax and

income documentation

March 1 March 1

Notification date for

applicants

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ADMISSIONSANDFINANCIALAID

www.admissions.college.harvard.edu

Admission: what are we looking for?

At Harvard College, we hope to enroll

students who will educate each other

within a variety of campus settings

academic, extracurricular, and social.

Some admission candidates will

demonstrate extraordinary promise in

academic or research endeavors. Somewill show uncommon talent in other

areas, such as leadership, performing

arts, or athletics. Most of our students

combine the best of both scholastic

and extracurricular achievement.

Personal qualitiesintegri ty, maturity,

strength of character, and concern for

othersalso will play an important

part in our evaluations.

Financial aid: removing economic barriers

We bring the best people to Harvard,

regardless of their ability to pay.

About 70% of our students receive

some form of aid, with close to 60%

receiving need-based scholarships.

Applying for financial aid does not

jeopardize any students chance for

admission, including international

applicants. Indeed, the Admissions

committee may respond favorably

to evidence that a candidate has

overcome significant obstacles,

financial or otherwise. All of Harvards

financial aid is awarded on the basis of

demonstrated financial needthere

are no academic, athletic, or merit-

based awards. Harvard meets the

demonstrated need of every student

for all four years.

Our financial aid program requires

no contribution from Harvard families

with annual incomes below $65,000 andasks an average of no more than 10%

of income from the majority of families

receiving financial aid. In addition,

even families with incomes greater than

$150,000 are eligible for aid depending

on their particular circumstances,

such as multiple children in college

or unusual medical or other essential

Photography:Rachel Brown / BrooksCanaday / Jon Chase /Charles Gauthier / Sebastian Gomez / ElizaGrinnell / Justin Ide / RoseLincoln /StephanieMitchell / KrisSnibbe / Kristyn Ulanday / The Harvard Crimson /

Freshman Deans Office

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Harvards financial aid package trulyexceeded my expectations. Harvard wasso generous that they even gave me moneyfor a winter coat, something I definitelyneeded coming from the South!Jasmine Burnett 16, Georgia

Get an estimate of your financial aid

on our Net Price Calculator.

college.harvard.edu/financial-aid/

net-price-calculator


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Harvard College Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

86 Brattle Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

Harvards generous financial aid packageended up being the most affordableoption for my family. I am extremelygrateful for the opportunity to come hereand learn from amazing professors and

peers. I have fully immersed myself intothe Harvard community, knowing thatthe College is committed to ensuringthat my education is affordable.Herman Bhupal 16, North Carolina


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