Harvard University
By: Davide, Karl, Kaila, and Braden
Truth, Kindness, and Beauty
Freshman Applications
1.The average GPA accepted is a 4.0
2.Yes Harvard does have a scale that they go off of for GPA and SAT but they do consider other things when it comes to acceptance
3.Scores Accepted: SAT scores above 2100 and ACT composite scores above 30
4. At least 1 essay is required
5.The essay are open topic,if you have trouble write ting there are suggested topics also
6. $75.00
7.The final Deadline for fall application is January 1st
8.Harvard does have rolling admissions
9.Applications can be found on the Harvard website
10.Accepted students vary every year
11.for the year of 2014 Acceptance notices were sent to 2,023, 5.9 percent of applicants
Academics
1. Majors: Medical, Business, Law
2. Most popular major: Economics
3. General Requirements:
Medical-
volunteering at a local hospital or clinic to gain practical
experience in the health professions
One year of biology
One year of physics
One year of English
Two years of chemistry (through organic chemistry)
Business-
Courses in economic theory
Courses in quantitative methods
Business Education for Scholars and Teaching (BEST)
Business history
Teaching
Written General Examination in economic theory
Field Examination
Field Research
Research Progress Report
Dissertation
Government-
At least 12 half-courses, of which eight must be in government.
Ten of these 12 half-courses and seven of the eight half-courses in
government must be listed in the catalogue as 1000- or 2000-level
courses.
- At least three years of college work and a bachelor's degree are
required prior to register
4. Name two minors that are offered.
Enviormental Studies, Philosophy of Science
5. Discuss the general requirements for each minor.
Enviormental:
Biology
Math
Physical Science
Enginering
Economics
Philosophy of Science:
bachelor’s or master’s degree in philosophy.
required to take the GRE (general), and to submit a sample of their
written work.
6. How many credit hours are required to graduate with a four year degree?
You need 128 for a degree
64 credits can be transfer credits
Most of the courses are 4 credits, you can take most of your classes
online but you have to have a minimum of 4 on campus classes.
Area of conentration: 40 credits(at least 32 at Harvard)
Distribution Requirements:
8 in Huanities
8 in Science
8 in Social Sciences
8 from outside Area of Concentration
Expository Writing: 8, 4 of which must be expo
Foriegn Language: 8 in one lower level language, 4 in the second
semester of one language or 4 in one upper level language
Quantitative Reading: 4 Harvard
Moral Reasoning: 4 Harvard
Writing Intensive: 12 Harvard
Harvard Instructors: 52 Harvard taught by Harvard instructors
Upper Level Courses: 60 of upper level course work
7. What GPA is required to enroll in each major you chose?
Earn a B– or higher in 32 Harvard credits (8 courses) in one field
here at Harvard.
Maintain a B average in the field
8. One class equals how many credit hours?
4
9. How many credit hours are required to be considered a full-time student?
16 credits per term
10. Average GPA of students in the college or chosen major.
Economics:3.78
Business: 3.66
Government:3.65
11. Are there any interesting schools of study or classes that are
unique to your college?
anthropology, women, gender, and sexuality studies
Campus life
1.) Cambridge, Massachusetts
2.) around 27,400 students are enrolled
3.) Yearly prices for on campus housing range from about $9,669.
4.) The average monthly rent paid to live off campus is $1,237.
Studio (one room) $1,000-$1,700
One bedroom $1,400-$1,800
Two bedrooms $1,500-$2,100
Three bedrooms $2,100-$3,400
5.) this last year the due date for all housing applications was April 23, 2014 the fee for them the evaluate your file is $30
6.) There are two different types of meal plans for Harvard students. One is for 3 days a week all you can eat buffet and that is $1,679 a semester. Then the second meal plan that is offered is for 7 days a week all you can eat buffet in the cafe, and that one cost $2,162 a semester.
7.) yes you can drive your own car on campus but they do encourage carpooling or riding bikes to your classes to not use up as many parking spaces.
8.) John Harvard Isabel Englishman who the school was named after . But however the sports team goes by the name of the "crimson." The school colors are crimson, black, and white.
9.) Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States, it was established in 1636 by vote of the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It was named after the College’s first benefactor, the minister, John Harvard.
10.) Harvard athletics offers 42 Division one varsity teams for women and men more than any other division one college. As well as many clubs, intramural sports, and recreational activities.
11.) 49% boys and 51% girls.
12.) 1,780 miles away from Coppell.
Financial Aid
https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid
Students with an unsubsidized loans may be eligible to get up to $7,500
With a subsidized loan a student may receive $2,000 more
Loans are variable fixed which means that one you receive the loan the loan will not change
Interest rate fixed at 4.66%
you must be a us citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for a grant
Grants are given by the federal government and administered by our office, based on financial need.
Average grant is $46,000
If you are a Massachusetts resident you are eligible for a state grant
To apply you need the FAFSA form to see if your eligible, student loan request form
Deadline to apply for financial aid: February 1st, 2014 Tuition: $43,938. Tuition including housing books and food: $62,250-$68,050 In addition, health insurance is required at a cost of $2,366 (for 2014-15) unless you are covered under your family’s health plan.
And the undergraduate cost is $11,000