Harvard University Overview

・Established in 1636 as America's oldest institution of higher education
・Member of the Ivy League, one of the world's most prestigious universities
・Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts
・Undergraduate enrollment: approximately 6,700 students
・International students: about 12%

Program

・Start date: September (Fall Semester)
・Tuition (2023-24):
- Tuition: ~$52,000
- Room & Board: ~$19,000
- Total cost including fees: ~$75,000/year
・Financial Aid: Need-blind admission process. Full tuition coverage for families with annual income under $65,000. Comprehensive scholarship programs available.

Main Schools:
①Harvard College (Undergraduate)
・Offers 50+ concentrations (majors) and equal number of secondary fields (minors)
・Covers broad areas including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering

②John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
・Computer Science, Bioengineering, Environmental Science & Engineering, etc.

Application Requirements

○Required Documents
・Common Application or Coalition Application
・School Report and Transcript
・Two Teacher Recommendations
・Midyear School Report
・Final School Report
・TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo (for international students)
- TOEFL iBT: Recommended 100+
- IELTS: Recommended 7.5+
- Duolingo: Recommended 125+
・SAT/ACT (optional for 2024-25 admission)

Essays

1) Common Application Main Essay (650 words max)

2) Harvard Supplemental Essays:
・Academic interests
・Extracurricular activities
・Community involvement
※Additional space available for special circumstances or supplementary information

Deadlines

• November 1 - Restrictive Early Action
• January 1 - Regular Decision

Additional Information

・Acceptance rate: ~3-4% (approximately 3.4% for 2023)
・House System: Residential system starting sophomore year
・400+ student organizations
・41 varsity sports teams
・World's largest university library system
・State-of-the-art research facilities and resources
・Strong alumni network
・Career outcomes:
- Employment at top companies
- Admission to prestigious graduate schools
- Entrepreneurial ventures
- High average starting salaries

Notable Features

・Harvard's residential house system creates a unique community environment
・World-renowned faculty including Nobel laureates
・Extensive research opportunities for undergraduates
・Strong focus on liberal arts education
・Global learning opportunities and study abroad programs
・Comprehensive academic support services
・Rich tradition and history
・Located in vibrant Cambridge/Boston area with numerous cultural and recreational opportunities
・Strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies
・Access to Harvard's graduate schools and research centers