harvard university

When a celeb goes to a prestigious university like Harvard, does this mean they are very capable and smart?

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For example, Hillary and Haylie Duff. Did they get in due to their brains or talent or money?

Can anyone get in as long as they are rich enough?

When a celeb goes to a prestigious university like Harvard, does this mean they are very capable and smart?
I think that at any college you have to have money, tuition isn't free, and since they can afford it, why can't they get a better education? I don't think it's because they are famous, I think that Hillary is very bright also and that she could hold her own. Haylie I don't really care too much about...well...I don't really like Hillary either but I know a little bit more about Hillary...so..umm..well... I think that as long as a person has tuition money for what ever college you are going to you can get in, and you also have to have a high school diploma and good grades are also a plus. Now if Paris Hilton got into Harvard, then I would rethink what I just stated and go and protest like all hell lmfao Paris is an idiot to me, and she will always be. But...that's for anouther post.
Reply:i am pretty sure they will get in as long as they can pay the tution if you are not as smart it will probably cost more to attend the colleges. The money helps the college also so they will get treated differently if their parents may alot of money bc they will not want to loose them as students bc then the money will stop comming.
Reply:I think I can help a bit here. At my alma mater, my class valedictorian (a personal friend) is now the registrar, and we recently went through the process of my son's application (my school was one of seven, but it gave me the best insight).

The elite schools are looking for well-rounded individuals in a variety of ways. They need enough full-tuition students (the rich ones) to help subsidize the ones who need financial aid. Note, however, that even those paying full tuition are not paying their own ways: alumni contributions, endowments, grants, and other program support provide about 2/3 of the cost. If that "silver spoon" kid down the hall is shelling out $30k per year, the actual cost of education at the institution is likely pushing $100,000 per head.

They're also looking for people with all sorts of skills, backgrounds, and abilities. If they nab a large clutch of math whizzes in the early-decision period, the regular application span will see them taking more in the arts and humanities.

Again, this is all a massive balancing act. The admissions staff gets headaches for six months of the year, sweating over the applications, discussing what they've seen, and trading a few interesting cases back and forth for classification and decision. What about the homeschooler who nailed 800 math, 780 verbal, led her Destination Imagination team to a regional title, but doesn't seem to understand the concept of a paragraph? She plans to major in photographic chemistry.

Money has influence: it widens the categories into which you can be placed. Fame had influence: it brings a personal viewpoint that very few people get. Imagine having Jodie Foster as your roommate for two years -- what would you learn from her late at night? What experiences does she bring to lieterature class? She's *lived* some of the classic periods, keeping a character in the mid 19th century for a six-month shooting schedule.

I got in on pretty much raw test scores. Fortunately, my school doesn't keep it to the best SATs. My dorm unit included two guys from the "wrong side of the tracks", a football player, the son of a lingerie designer, a stereotypical city kid with a lot of potential and lousy English skills, and so on. We were the "leftovers" unit, and it was one fo the best experiences of my life. It turned into one of the most creative areas of campus, due to the wide range of backgrounds and the level of acceptance we built from day one.

I learned as much from them (perhaps more) than from my profs (who put the school in "40 Colleges that Change Lives"). Every year, the process centers on the admissions department. It's almost like the annual draft for a sports team: we need some of everything. If we have a weakness, we need to fill it. Oh, yeah -- we need a free agent to bring in more money, too. Grab the tall kid from Nebraska; he needs training, but the attitude is great, and he volunteers in the community.

Money talks. So does talent ... and fame ... and being yourself. You don't even have to be a leader: every leader needs followers with organizational skills, one-on-one understanding, and loyalty. FInd your niche, tell them who you are, and have a back-up plan. My son didn't get into his first choice, but he wouldn't trade his current situation if that first-choice school now offered him a full scholarship.
Reply:money speaks! even if you are the dumbest student in the class and you are famous and rich or your parents is. then you are guaranteed admission. as long you have the money and famous face then pack your books and welcome to the class! because you have just be admitted to the school.
Reply:I say money!!! and fame!!! It is free publicity for the school. None of those kids have BRAINS!!!!
Reply:I don't care how much money you have ... you can't get into a school like Harvard unless you are at least slightly intelligent/qualified. Think about it ... do you really think they're going to let someone who eats their own buggers in (for example) just because they're rich or connected? Its a common myth, but logically its completely ridiculous.

No matter how much money you have, once you are in Harvard you have to operate at their academic level, so if you're not smart enough you're going to fail whether or not you have money.

Sometimes schools like Harvard bend rules for influential people, but they're not going to bend them that far. I was admitted to the University of Southern California (didn't end up attending) because an uncle of mine who donated two million dollars to the school called in a favor. However, I had a 3.75 GPA (unweighted) and a 1420 on my SAT's (I was academically qualified to go there ... I just couldn't afford it).
Reply:You need brains. The top universities give out a lot of financial aid, so they do not need rich people who are not very smart to attend.
Reply:I think anyone can get in as long as they are rich enough...
Reply:Money has influence.

Going to these schools is more about having and gaining new connections. The curriculum is good but can be found in the same quality elsewhere as well. Knowledge does not equate wisdom or common sense.
Reply:You can't get into Harvard unless you have good grades and high SAT scores. Other factors can be involved too, such as your areas of interests, previous achievements and whether or not your parents are Harvard alumni.
Reply:I think that for a celeb to get into Harvard, they do have to be capable and smart. I think that for an non-celeb to get in, they have to be extremely capable and exceptionally smart.
Reply:Well Brooke Shields and Jodie Foster did it and they are intelligent. Perhaps entrance is easier but I do believe you still have to do the work. I don't think the university would eschew academic integrity simply for ones celebrity status.
Reply:i think that their being capable and smart might be measured by the "talent" they have demonstrated rather than their academic history.

Do you think a high level university (stanford, harvard) will accept me?

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Hi guys

i'm a freshman in highschool right now, but i'm really concerned about my chances of getting into a good college. my current gpa is 3.6 and i am in math club and going to do soccer in the spring. i am currently taking all periods and no off periods and plan to do that for my entire time at the high school. i am going to join key club next year, and play tennis and either basketball wrestling. i think this will help my chances in getting into a good college. also, i'm only a freshman, so i still have time to raise my gpa and get in community service hours. i know colleges are looking for people who stand out from the crowd. i have a youtube account and make vlogs, and now everyone in the school knows me. does that count? what else should I do?

please tell me all the advice you can give me!!!

Do you think a high level university (stanford, harvard) will accept me?
I agree with Adam. Fact is no amount of community service or tennis will get you into Harvard. Believe it or not, the youtube/video stuff will help, but you need to turn that into something productive - a business, non-profit, something that no one else has thought about. A very average Harvard student will have led student government, volunteered in her community and church, participated on the debate team and academic decathlon, and graduated in the top 2% of her class after taking the hardest possible course curriculum. And this (hypothetical) person is only average because she did not do something truly extraordinary.

Fact is, the way you're going, you have very little chance at an top Ivy League (Stanford is a hack school so who knows). But I wouldn't worry about it - just do the best you can in school, enjoy HS, and apply to top 50 schools, especially in your area. But if you must, continue with the hardest classes you can possible take, and get A's in them all.
Reply:You will need to have perfect grades from now on, and you need to take the toughest classes possible if you want to go to an elite school. The extracurricular activities are important, but only if your grades and test scores are good enough, so be careful not to focus on those to the detriment of your grades.

Rather than focusing on some particular school or schools, which ends up being a great frustration for many people, you would do better to focus on creating as many options for yourself as possible. By the time you are a junior, you may or may not want to go to Harvard or Stanford; however, what you definitely want is to be in a position to choose to do whatever you want to do, rather than having to settle for what is available to you.
Reply:Those schools are massively over-rated. Don't even bother. There are dozens of wonderful schools aside from Harvard and Stanford. I suggest you focus your efforts on those instead.

As for what you should do - you should enjoy your high school experience. You're only a freshman. Do those things you are most interested in, work hard in your classes, and don't get involved in the thankless rat race for the small handful of Ivy League schools - waste of time.

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How much does a year cost in a university like harvard, yale, oxford or cambridge?

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i just wanted to know how much a year costs in one of those prestigious universities...i can't find anything on their site

How much does a year cost in a university like harvard, yale, oxford or cambridge?
"If you have to ask, you can't afford it"--an old and wise saying. Write the registrat at each and ask, dude.
Reply:Harvard and Yale are over $45K per year.

Oxford and Cambridge are probably $50K per year once you include the exchange rates.
Reply:I had a bro go to harvard last month it was like 19,000 for a freshman year. Good luck!
Reply:and to add on to the others, tuition fees increases every year in every school
Reply:Those schools... the tuition is 30,000 bucks, then the room and board is another 10,000 dollars, then books and fees which is like 2,000?... this is all in ONE year. You have to be rich or genius enough to get good scholarships to get to go to those places.

go to www.collegeboard.com
Reply:I think it is like 80K -100K or something.

Who went to Boston University or Harvard? Or any Ivy Leage? Is it good? Do you like it?

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Umm, Boston U isn't an Ivy League... I didn't go there, but I've applied, if that counts. I know people there who love it, but it is on the large side, and there isn't really a campus, as it's integrated into the city of Boston. For me, that's a turn-off, but again, lots of people love it.

Who went to Boston University or Harvard? Or any Ivy Leage? Is it good? Do you like it?
I have a friend at Boston U. They've got strong school spirit there but its not ivy league.

Which is the best University....Columbia, Harvard or Stanford?

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I was just wondering....

Which is the best University....Columbia, Harvard or Stanford?
Maybe none of them. It really depends on you and what you are looking for. Each school has its own personality and strengths. Finding the right college is about FIT, not a brand name.

I would also throw out there that if you are an undergraduate student none of them are the best. Most people know them because they publish a lot of their research, but that it at the GRADUATE level. All those big name professors don't interact with the undergrads. You won't be working with them, getting the benefit of their amazing work, etc. You will be a number in a classroom full of people, probably working with a teaching assistant.

If you are considering one of these ultra competitive schools, there is a high probability you will also go on to graduate school. Here is an alternative. Consider a small private liberal arts school. They too are ultracompetitive, but one of the big differences is that there are no grad students who get to do the cool stuff. Classes are typically 20 people. Your professor KNOWS you personally (very helpful later when you need letters of rec for grad programs) and works at a small school because he or she loves to teach. They still do research and keep current on their fields, and since there are no grad students YOU get to be the one to help them. There are more opportunities than there is time to take advantage of all the things at small schools.

And in case you are worried about "attending a school no one has heard of", you are wasting your time. Graduates of top liberal arts colleges are highly desirable to grad schools and businesses. Not only do they have the research skills already, but they can COMMUNICATE what they know too! Knowledge is useless if you can't communicate it to another person. They also tend to be good at time management and are used to a competitive environment.

So go to an undergrad only school where YOU are the priority, and then to a big name school like you mentioned which is better suited to grad students for your advanced degree.

But even if you disregard all I have said about small schools, make sure you find a fit, not just a brand name. You only have four years and you want to get the best possible experience.
Reply:For what? That makes all the difference. All have strengths (such as Stanford for EE), and in their strengths that would be the school of choice. Harvard does have the best alumni network, however.
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Reply:It depends on what major you want to focus on
Reply:I think Harvard is the best.

Where is the University of Harvard located?

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Cambridge, Massachusetts

Where is the University of Harvard located?
At Harvard Square in Cambridge. The streets are line with trees and you can see old English America first hand. The buildings are historical and the atmosphere is very intellectual. Book stores, students reading on the grass and movement of student going to and from class.
Reply:Spread out all over the place.

Cambridge, Boston and Allston Massachusetts.

A good read is Homeless to Harvard. True story of a disadvantaged young girl who actually was accepted into Harvard

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Is MIT University and Harvard the same name?

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No; they are two separate universities. They are both in Massachusetts (Cambridge and Boston, respectively), but beyond that, they're two totally different institutions.

Is MIT University and Harvard the same name?
No, MIT is Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard is Harvard.
Reply:MIT is massachustes institute of tennology

which is in massacustes, us

hardvard is in uk and mostly known for business schools
Reply:They are two different colleges though both of them are in the same city (Boston). Here are their websites:

http://www.harvard.edu/

http://www.mit.edu/
Reply:No. MIT is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Both are in the same city, Cambridge, Massachusetts, however and are less than a mile away from each other.
Reply:MIT is Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard is Harvad. They are both located in MA and are both Ivy league schools.
Reply:These are two different universities. MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Harvard University are both located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Both are ivy league, elite schools.

MIT is mainly engineering, Harvard produces mainly scholars, doctors and lawyers.
Reply:uhhhh.....oh.....NO.

How can someone study at Harvard or Stanford university with little tuition?

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or any other prestigous university...

How can someone study at Harvard or Stanford university with little tuition?
They all have need-based financial aid programs. You need to tell them your family's financial details, and they estimate what you can afford, then give you the rest as some combination or work,loan, and grants. The expensive private universities actually often have more aid available for international students than public universities do, because most government aid programs are only for US citizens.
Reply:By applying for scholarships or bursaries. There are plenty available, you just have to look them up. There are so many bursaries people don't know about, that are left unapplied for, that would be an easy way to get some money towards your tuition. Simple google bursaries and scholarships.

Wht do you think of Harvard college? Havard university's night school....?

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as `i understand it, HC makes the excellence of Harvard U.accessible to all , without those pesky prereqs. like high SATs and great grades....

Wht do you think of Harvard college? Havard university's night school....?
Harvard College is not the night school. It is, in fact, the undergraduate college that requires the sky high SATs and top grades. The Harvard Extension School is the night school that allows local students from a variety of backgrounds to take courses on the Harvard campus. However, these courses are rarely taught by Harvard faculty. So other than the name Harvard and the fact that they take place in Harvard classrooms, they are not necessarily any better than other competing night programs in the Boston area.

Harvard interviews for university?

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my cousin just got a letter/email from harvard for an interview. does harvard do this for alot of people or is this something special and good news? people with experience with ivy leagues please answer!

Harvard interviews for university?
He is a shoe in.
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Reply:Great news! It means that his/her application is being considered. It DOESN'T mean that they actually are in yet though, but Only about 1 in 20 applications to Harvard are even considered, so I would consider it great news. Wish them the best of luck at the interview.
Reply:yes, everyone gets interviewed.
Reply:It is one of the many steps for approval ... Good Luck
Reply:She might of got in
Reply:Congrats for your cousin, I think it's normal, it's a top university. But then again, I don't know the american school system. Im from Canada, we just apply and get in.

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Which school is better for a graduate degree in architecture: harvard or university of pennsylvania?

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Harvard, definitely. The opportunities that degree and department will offer and the doors it will open after graduation can't be underestimated.

What are the admission requirments for harvard medical university?

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A 4-year college degree, high MCAT scores, internships at hospitals, and a lot of luck.

What are the admission requirments for harvard medical university?
Look on their website. It's crystal clear if you take four seconds to look.

High grades GPA in university, can they transfer to harvard or princeton or ivy league?

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when you have a highest GPA in university.

does this mean they can transfert to harvard, princeton and other prestigueous university by ivy league ?

give me a honest answer, thanks you all people

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High grades GPA in university, can they transfer to harvard or princeton or ivy league?
Even with top grades, you're dreaming, unless you actually have $45,620 (not including books and personal expenses) (Harvard 2007-2008) per YEAR to attend such a school!
Reply:This is a very vague question but I will try to answer to the best of my ability. Having the highest grades at your college will probably give you a chance of being transferred to a better college (depending on what college you are currently going to). Other factors include (standardized) test scores and extracurricular activities. But all in all, ivy league schools accept very few transfers, so it will be tough- but it is possible.

Good luck!
Reply:Harvard and Princeton stopped accepting transfer students.

I want to learn in such university of architecture as Harvard.?

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I'm 21 year old, i'm a 5 year student of architecture,.. now I learn in magistrature (it's a little higher than bachelor).. in the former countries of USSR my University (YSUAC) is popular as popular as russian (Marhi) but It haven't enough raiting in Europe (becides France) and US. U.K... .. So the question is .. how to get in to harvard using my experience (in architecture) couse I have some good architecture projects.. and will my knowlage help me with this.. If no its ok, but how to get grant for this and what kind of tests or exams I must past..

thank you for your help..

I want to learn in such university of architecture as Harvard.?
Here is the Admissions web page for their Architecture program.

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Could a 4.0 GPA from Howard University get one into Harvard Law?

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What is AP and will it help me get admitted into University (Harvard, Princeton, MIT)?

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I am thinking about doing the problem. Do I need to go to a school that offers the AP program or can I try to study in the Advanced Placement program even if my school doesn't offer it? How do I do that?

Your answers will guide the future of my education. Your help is really appreciated. Thank you.

What is AP and will it help me get admitted into University (Harvard, Princeton, MIT)?
YES. AP is Advanced Placement classes that are courses taught at the collegiate level. AP classes will be your key to get into higher education. Don't even dream of not taking AP classes, there would be no chance you would get into an Ivy League such as Harvard. Also, take the AP tests, the SATs, and the ACT, to fully make yourself a potential in the eyes on the university.
Reply:Exactly what JAS said. You should definitely take AP courses. Not only are they college level courses but if you do well enough, you can often get college credit for them so you have less classes you need to take.
Reply:Even if you don't get into an ivy league school, the college credit you get from AP scores will take a good amount of money off of your tuition and save you a lot of time.

Do you believe that an university such as Arizona state university can give you an equal education as harvard?

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I'm referring to the quality of education and the benefits comparing the two. It doesn't have to be ASU vs. Harvard. It can be University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Yale

Do you believe that an university such as Arizona state university can give you an equal education as harvard?
Like anything else in life, you get out of it what you put in. There are many, many successful people who didn't go to ivy league schools. But they're also the ones who did more than what was expected of them. The people that go the extra mile are the ones that tend to excel in whatever they wish to do. Besides most of the folks who got into ivy league schools are there because of that extra 110 percent!
Reply:hells yeah. even UAA usually has some better results than harvard in the language dpt.
Reply:no, idiot, harvard is harvard. stop trying to rationalize your failure because one of the finest institutions in the nation rejected you.

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Requirements to become a volunteer of Unicef and a student of Harvard medical university?

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I want to be a medical volunteer of unicef. But, i don't know the requirements. please help me. I want to study at Harvard for master degree of medical related science and so i want to know the qualifications needed.

Requirements to become a volunteer of Unicef and a student of Harvard medical university?
http://hms.harvard.edu/admissions/defaul...

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How many credits from high school does Harvard's university expect?

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Does anyone know how many credits from high school do you need to attend the Havard University?

And how much does a year approximatelly cost?

How many credits from high school does Harvard's university expect?
there's really no min or max. but you'll need over a 4.1 GPA weighted to get in! take 2-3 AP classes per year.

Harvard and all the Ivy League schools will cost $40,000+, including housing, tuition, books, fees...etc.
Reply:it is not about the credit. GPA is one of the most important. your sat and act tests too. and why du wanna go there?
Reply:It's not about credit; they expect you to have a high school degree. Harvard costs a little more than $40,000 a year but almost no one pays it. Most people are on full or partial scholarships. Remember, even though it's one of the best colleges in the country, it's not the best at every subject, and there are thousands of other schools out there, many of them just as well respected. Don't limit your choices.

Has anyone attended Harvard, Yale, Tufts, Boston University, or UMass? What's it like studying it there?

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I'm in high school as of now and I'm thinking of applying to get into these universities. I really want to study at Harvard, but I know it's hard to get into. For current students or alumni, what's it like to attend in these universities? How good are they when it comes to academics? How would you rank the professors? What about the admission process? Did you do anything special in high school or in the community? Thanks for your help.

P.S. I'm also thinking of going to Princeton. Has anyone else studied or is studying at Princeton or at another Ivy League university?

Has anyone attended Harvard, Yale, Tufts, Boston University, or UMass? What's it like studying it there?
erm, i have lots of friends that did, harvard and yale are ives and tufts, boston, and UMass are not even in the same league. ppl who graduated with 4.0s and 2400 on SATs get rejected at princeton and yale and harvard all the time.. i suggest you maintain a high grade point average and get a high SAT score, at least 2000, but also do extracurricular activities. someting that makes you stand out. good luck.
Reply:I'm a current BU student and I absolutely love it.

For me, studying at BU has been a great challenge, I've learned so much but it was nothing like HS. I love the variety of subjects and the teachers are fantastic.

I didn't do so well on the SATs, but I had straight A's in HS and wrote a kick *** essay. I was also overly involved in extracurricular activities. I did a lot of community service too.

BU admissions like students who push themselves and are well-rounded.

I love BU!
Reply:You have to be a freakin valedictorian to get into those schools! Not happening with me. I am an above average student, but not a genius. Good luck though.
Reply:Personally, I haven't... I'm still in high school. But, obviously those schools are top tear when it comes to academics. You have to be at the top 3% ish to get in and being a minority would help. Work in the community and if you're not yet an upperclassman... run for a class office position. If you're a good student try to aim for a school a little less prestigeous than those listed above^^^. Boston College, Wake Forest, William%26amp;Mary, Vanderbilt etc. When it comes to getting to a decent school I'm nervous myself. But hopefully those tips might help...?

Could one with a 4.0 GPA from Howard University get into Harvard Law?

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Could one with a 4.0 GPA from Howard University

With extra Curriculars..

Mock Trial

Debate Team

Cross Country

Track

And possibly a Sorority

With 3 majors .. Psychology, Sociology, and World History and a minor in French...

A perfect score on the LSAT (Law School Admission Test)..

Get accepted into Harvard Law School?

And please don't give me "What are the chances of that happening?" answers. Just answer the question, please.

Thanks!

Could one with a 4.0 GPA from Howard University get into Harvard Law?
Check Alumni list !

Try to make contact for recommendation!

Great question and good answers.Good Luck You can do it!

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Reply:well is ur daddy an alumni? if so u can get int iwth a C average.
Reply:Well of course if all that happened you'd get into Harvard Law, but I'd doubt the plausibility of this combination, especially at Howard. Here's something to consider, too. While you can get a degree in whatever you want and go on to law school, it would be logical for you to get a degree in something such as business. Try to pick a major that could translate to an actual job after graduation, in case you decide not to go to law school or get accepted. A school is also not likely to allow you to take 3 concurrent majors, and you usually have to be a stellar performer to even make 2 work.
Reply:Yes, but just make sure you can afford it.
Reply:They also look for volunteer work from various places

Habitat for Humanity

Soup kitchens

Childrens hospitals....etc.
Reply:A 4.0 is the highest mark possible right, at least the last time I looked it was, and a 4.0 from a college such as Howard should carry the same weight as a 4.0 from another, that is unless other issues prevent you from entry, and I hope it don't, good luck.
Reply:It's possible. Everything would have to go in your favor, and the likelihood of all those things happening is quite slim, but it's possible. I don't say that regarding Howard University, but about anyone trying to get into Harvard Law. It's difficult for anyone, from any school.

Here's what you'll need: a flawless or near flawless GPA (3.8-4.0), a fantastic LSAT score (minimum 170), great letters of recommendation, and a well-written personal statement.

There are books to help you in each of these areas, and each is as important as the others. Don't just assume good scores will follow (unless you've already obtained great scores); the LSAT is very difficult until you get the hang of the questions, and the personal statement is more difficult to write than you think.
Reply:it depends on a lot of factors, kids with alumni parents always have first shot--regardless of their GPA. They will not care if you were in a sorority, and although the extra curriculars are good, they will look more at what volunteer service you have done. Every kid applying to Harvard has a perfect GPA and SAT score, so they usually rely very heavily on the volunteer work and usually pick those that have years of volunteer service to there credit, just have a few months to put on an application will not help you
Reply:Line up with the other 20,000 applicants with similar credentials. You have the same chance as any of them

Could one with a 4.0 GPA from Howard University get into Harvard Law?

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Is community services important when applying for a great University (Harvard, MIT)? Will it help get admitted

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- I am thinking about applying to Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, Princeton and Caltech for studying Advanced Mathematics and Physics in a Undergraduate Program.

- I live in Calgary, Canada.

- I study in one of the best schools in Calgary that has the International Program (www.IBO.org) and my grades are great! I have only A's.

- I only have my report cards of Grade 10-11 and I am doing 12 now.

- Sorry for my English, I moved from Brazil to Canada a year ago and my English doesn't look really good.

- I will do my SATs in 3 months or less, where I will need great grades, I will try to be in the 95% or more, of course.

Is community services important when applying for a great University (Harvard, MIT)? Will it help get admitted
No, it's not important. Do community service if it's your calling -- if you are truly, deeply passionate about people in need. If it's not, then focus on what you are passionate about. Admissions officers are very good at spotting resume padding -- a shopping list of activities that the applicant does just because society demands it. An example of such a list: "Varsity tennis, piano for 8 years, volunteering at a hospital, Key Club, National Honor Society." It really doesn't tell anyone about who you are.

Colleges, especially the private universities at the top, care much more about personality and passion than the media thinks they do. They receive so many applicants with the same scores and grades and activities that there needs to be something else that stands out about you.
Reply:Community Service is not essential to be admitted to those institutions, yet do you have outside activities that are substantial such as a sport or a special interest?
Reply:That stuff is essential. It's called extra curricular activities. Basically, anything done other than grades. It can be sports, community service, church group stuff, research projects, music, business, etc.

You have to realize that those top schools get a ton of well qualified applicants. Nearly everyone will have perfect grades and standardized test scores. So, to pick out those who merely study from those who are truly exceptional and well rounded students, the colleges look at the extra currics, personal essays, and letters of recommendations.

People have gotten rejected for something as stupid as a letter of rec saying a kid has been a "good leader," which is not as flowery as "the greatest leader to ever cross my path".
Reply:Schools like Harvard and MIT are hit or miss. They don't like too much of a good thing, but really like well-balanced students. Good grades aren't everything, Harvard has been known to accept B average students. Sports aren't everything, Ivy League schools have been known to reject kids with tons of varsity letters and sports. Community Service can be big one year, and not the next, though generally most colleges like to see their students giving back to the community.

I hope this helped a little.

In what movie does Joe Pesci start as a bum who lives in the boiler room of the library at Harvard University?

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With honors

In what movie does Joe Pesci start as a bum who lives in the boiler room of the library at Harvard University?
With Honors
Reply:Go matty you got it!!!
Reply:with honors and i loved it.
Reply:With Honors
Reply:with honors with brandodn frasier. good movie. he breaks his ankle or w/e and hes gotta do favors in order to get his paper back
Reply:With Honors

Okay just out of ceriousity i know its ALOT but about how much would it be to go to harvard university?

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You're right - it is a lot. According to collegeboard.com, annual tuition was about $35,000 this fall. There's also room and board costs (about $10,000 a year) and supplies (about $1,000 a year).

Okay just out of ceriousity i know its ALOT but about how much would it be to go to harvard university?
Ouch! I'm glad to be in the UK - only £20000 ($40000) of debt for me to study here!

I would like to get the Complete speech which William H Gates have addressed at Harvard University?

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Here it is:

http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2007...

I would like to get the Complete speech which William H Gates have addressed at Harvard University?
Do you get it?

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Did you know that Conan O'Brien graduated magna c u m laude from Harvard University?

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It does not surprise me. You cannot be that spontaneously funny without also being very smart.

Did you know that Conan O'Brien graduated magna c u m laude from Harvard University?
No. I didn't know that. For some reason I never pictured Conan as a college grad. But he is really funny I love Late Night with Conan O'Brien. I can't wait to see what it is going to be like when he takes over The Tonite Show.
Reply:whose conan O'Brian?
Reply:Yeah :)
Reply:Wow...I didn't know that! You would never by the way he acts on his show...Thanks for the info!
Reply:No I didn't
Reply:I love Conan the Destroyer
Reply:No, and I would never of guess it too!
Reply:Wow... all that to be on TV! Go Harvard!
Reply:Heh, I chuckled when I saw c u m spaced out

and nope, I did not know that.
Reply:Man...I love me some Conan! I can't wait until he takes over Jay Leno's spot...
Reply:i know now
Reply:Yes, he is extremely intelligent and very funny.
Reply:yes i did
Reply:I did not know that but it does not surprise me. I've always thought of him as intelligent. Think about it, he produces his own show and comes up w/ these funny things which does take a lot of brains to come up with. He could not possibly be as stupid as he pretends to be on his show.
Reply:No, I didn't. Very interesting. Thanks.
Reply:Yes. I met him. He's VERY intelligent.
Reply:yeah
Reply:no, but now i have more useless information I dont know what to do with

Thanks for sharing
Reply:I thought that might be a joke so I looked it up. Wow, I didn't know that. He is my favorite late night TV host though.

Whats the minimum GPA and SAT score that will allow you to apple to Harvard University Undergraduate Program?

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I believe there are no specific requirements listed on Harvard's website but the mean GPA is about 3.92 and the mean SAT is about 2250-2300. Don't expect to be accepted with those score though, because that is just the average and many applicants have higher stats than that.

Whats the minimum GPA and SAT score that will allow you to apple to Harvard University Undergraduate Program?
I am currently attending Harvard in part with the Undergraduate Program and my SAT scores were 2390. My GPA over 4 years of High School was a 3.91 and I am doing just fine and had no problem getting into the school.

Which college would you go to for Ph.D in Robotic Engineering? To Harvard University or Uni. of Centeral FL?

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Now, I am confused after reading people's responses. I don't know which college to go? I don't know which college is the best for Ph. D in Robotic Engineering.

Which college would you go to for Ph.D in Robotic Engineering? To Harvard University or Uni. of Centeral FL?
I know one thing is for sure. we can say alot to you, but the best thing is for you to research each school. Compare the schools through years of experience, graduations, Job placement. However, you are an individual, choose the school that meets your needs as specific as possible. The truth is the best school is the one the best serves you!!!!!

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Do you have an idea of what exact SAT score is required by Harvard University.?

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Harvard, like most highly selective institutions, does not have an ACT or SAT minimum requirement, per se. Similarly, there is no absolute minimum grade point average required for admission. The University considers a number of factors, none of which would surprise you, in making their admissions decisions.

Again, like other extremely selective institutions, Harvard has been known to deny admission to valedictorians, students with a 4.0 high school grade point average, and students with perfect ACT or SAT scores. Special talent, diversity and/or legacy status can be a (big or small) "tip" factor.

If you visit the Harvard website you can probably find a profile of their incoming class. This year, the University offered admission to about 9% of their applicants, most of whom were very solid to spectacular students.

Don't be scared off by highly selective colleges unless you fall far below their profile ranges, but be sure to apply to appropriate "safety" schools.

Do you have an idea of what exact SAT score is required by Harvard University.?
"56% of the applicants scored 1400 or higher on SATs; almost 2,150 scored a perfect 800 on the SAT verbal; more than 3,200 scored an 800 on the SAT math."

I don't think Harvard has a standard SAT score, since they only accept about 10% of the people who apply. Most likely, they consider all things. Given how high those scores are, it's doubtful they have a minimum score for the test.
Reply:It must certainly be high, but they also look at the classes you took in high school, your high school GPA, did you improve from 9 to 12, and your extra-curricular. It's a multi-level consideration. Look at the website for admission information.
Reply:"Harvard does not have clearly defined, required minimum scores; however, the majority of students admitted to the College represent a range of scores from roughly 600 to 800 on each section of the SAT Reasoning Test as well as on the SAT Subject Tests."
Reply:It's not possible, usually, to answer that question for any Ivy League university. Most universities don't have the resources to go through all their applications with a fine-tooth comb to discover the "diamonds in the rough," so to speak, candidates who might not look the best on paper but who have something unique and special to contribute. To thin their pile quickly without too much expenditure, they usually have strict cutoffs for GPAs and SATs, and applicants that don't meet those marks are simply not considered.

The Ivies, on the other hand, do take the time to look through everything carefully. At Harvard you will meet many students who were rejected by much lesser institutions, often due to low scores on standardized tests. Not everyone does well on those tests, and the Ivies usually make it their mission to look at as many factors as possible when putting together their student body.

All this to say, briefly, that high test scores and/or a high average in no way guarantees admission to any of the Ivies. It also means that, if you think the school is a good fit for you, you should apply, even if you think your marks or scores might not be good enough. The worst that can happen is that they will say no.

If you're not admitted, don't sweat it. It doesn't mean that you're not a good student or that your resume isn't competitive. It just means that you don't happen to be exactly what they're looking for that year.

If you really want an Ivy-League education, apply at several of them. It's never possible to know whether you will be admitted at this one or that one.

I don't know what your plans are, but do take the time to research each school carefully. No matter how brilliant you are, a school isn't necessarily right for you based on reputation alone.

All the best.

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Apart from yearly fees, what other formalities do I need to furnish for Harvard University?

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Ask them. Why are you asking us when you can go right to the source and get the correct information?

Apart from yearly fees, what other formalities do I need to furnish for Harvard University?
Is this a real question or just your idea of showing off? And are you really going to Harvard in the first place? Doubt it.
Reply:a passport ans visa

How is one graded in the SAT exams and howmuch do u need to get into harvard university?

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The SAT has three sections, each of which is scored from 200 to 800, inclusive, by 10s. Thus, you could receive a math score of 200, a writing score of 580, and a critical reading score of 800. In addition, you receive an essay grade, which is part of your writing score but also reported separately. The essay is graded by two separate graders, each of whom gives it a score from 0 to 6, inclusive. (A score of 0 means you are off topic, so for all practical considerations, your score will be between 2 and 12, inclusive.)

The score is calculated from your raw score. For reading, your raw score is the number of questions correct minus 1/4 of the number of questions wrong. Omitted questions do not count either way. For example, if you answered 60 questions and missed 10, your raw score would be 50 - 10/4 or 47.5. That number is then rounded to the nearest integer. (A score than ends with .5 is rounded up.) Finally, that number is translated into a score on the 200-800 scale using a formula that varies slightly from test to test.

For the math section, there is only one exception to this scoring formula. Some of the questions are not multiple choice, and for those, wrong answers do not count against you.

For the writing section, your essay grade is used to calculate the score, too.

Now, regarding Harvard, there is no minimum score. Like pretty much all universities, Harvard takes into account a variety of factors. SAT score is merely one of them, and you will find that people with perfect scores are sometimes rejected while people with significantly lower scores get in.

Does anyone know where i can find info on the tuition of Harvard University?

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COST OF ATTENDANCE for 2006-07

Tuition

$30,275

Health Services Fee

$1,390

Student Services Fee

$2,044

Room

$5,328

Board

$4,618

Subtotal - billed costs

$43,655

Estimated Personal Expenses

$2,795

Estimated Travel Costs

$0 - $2,400

Total billed and unbilled costs

$46,450 - $48,850

http://www.harvard.edu/siteguide/faqs/fa...

Does anyone know where i can find info on the tuition of Harvard University?
total exp. $45000 per year

What kind of average ( out of a 100) do you need to be accepted into Harvard University?

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They reject people who have 100/100 GPAs every year at Harvard and other Ivies. Some people get in with 90+ averages, but they are unusual and have other things going for them.

There is no GPA that guarantees you admission to Harvard, it is very competitive.

What kind of average ( out of a 100) do you need to be accepted into Harvard University?
A or higher average. But they look at at least 20-30 other things before accepting or denying you, since your GPA is not the ONLY factor. Your SAT, Essay, Interview, Sports, achievements, etc. will play a big role in it. However, Yes you do need at least a 3.8+ GPA to have a really good shot at getting in. go to www.collegeboard.com and search harvard U and see the rank of the students. 95% are in the top 10% of there highgschool class.
Reply:Acceptance to Harvard doesn't necessarily depend upon your average. There are a variety of factors such as community involvement, leadership experience, ACT and SAT scores, etc.

Or you can be a complete moron and get in as long as you're a legacy and your family has enough money to donate.

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As an average how much would cost a year of study in Harvard University?

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total $44,350

Estimated Personal Expenses $2,795

Total Budget $46,450

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We assess the financial circumstance of each applicant and his or her family individually in order to craft a financial aid package that will meet fully each family's demonstrated need. The College does not award merit scholarships of any kind. For international students who qualified for financial aid for the 2005-2006 academic year, an average aid package includes a $2,000 job offer, a $1,650 loan and $26,500 in scholarship. Compare these average award figures to 2005-2006 tuition, room, board, insurance, fees and personal expenses that total $44,350.

According to this, if you're qualified for scholarship, you just need $20, 000/ year and renew every year [you have to reapply]. (if not, $46,450)

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Cost of Attendance for 2006-2007

Tuition $30,275

Health Services Fee $1,390

Student Services Fee $2,044

Room $5,328

Board $4,618

Subtotal

$43,655

As an average how much would cost a year of study in Harvard University?
Harvard Admissions provides this information specifically.
Reply:I dont know, but when i graduate im going there. hopefully.
Reply:a LOT!

What made Bill Gate so rich? Why did he drop out of Harvard university?

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He may just rein as Supreme Superior Master Marketeer/Exploiter. Who needs college when you find your true purpose in life!What ever patents,trademarks or copyrights he obtained was his legal right to do so! His dads was a corporate lawyer that might have helped more that many people conceive!

What made Bill Gate so rich? Why did he drop out of Harvard university?
MS DOS licensed to IBM but reserving all rights to it.

Guess he didn't need a college degree to do what he was doing. Smart guy!

How a iranian physics studend can get a scolarship to study in harvard university?

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Don't joke here. This is a nearly impossible case: your credentials need to be extremely good, if not the best in Iran.

How a iranian physics studend can get a scolarship to study in harvard university?
thats a tough question... you should ask Ahmadinejad coz i dont know about your country's policy

Where can I locate a lawyer in Nebraska with a degree from Harvard University?

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Where can I locate a lawyer in Nebraska with a degree from Harvard University?
why do they need to be from Harvard yes it is prestigious but there are plenty of good lawyers who did not go there. interview some lawyers and go the BAR ASSOCIATION and see if they have any complaints. Also see what their track record is like.
Reply:Martindale-Hubbard - listing of lawyers and law firms. You can search by law school.
Reply:http://www.law.harvard.edu/alumni/index....

here's the alumni page...you might try contacting them %26amp; they will tell you practising lawyers in the Nebraska area from Harvard

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What grade point average would you need in order to get into harvard university?

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About a 2.9 GPA or higher should land you a spot in harvard.

What grade point average would you need in order to get into harvard university?
To get into schools like Harvard, it's rarely a matter of gpa since they turn down many 4.0's every year. They can't take the top student from each school, or even each state, really. You need to have something special about you - a publication, actual research, put out a CD, started a non-profit, ran for office, etc. Something to set you apart - normal gpa and extra-circulars won't make you stand out. You might get in anyway, but it's a long shot, no matter what your gpa is.
Reply:probably a 3.8 or higher, but you need more than that to get into Harvard. You really have to have somthing special about yourself to get in there.
Reply:If you need to ask this question in this forum, forget going to any university.
Reply:Plenty of people with 4.0's and perfect test scores get denied often.

It's a combination of the "total package", sheer luck, your competition, etc. to get in.
Reply:There's no good answer to that-- too many factors play into the process.

Your background, test scores, extracurriculars, admissions essays/personal statements, etc. are all factors.

Generally, you'll want at least a 3.5 gpa, if not higher. But, the other factors are important, too.

The higher your GPA, the more impressive your test scores, and the most unique, exemplary extracurriculars you have, the better your chances.

Extraccuriculars are not about how many you're involved with, but your level of participation. Did you found a top charity in your city? Did you invent something? It's not about how many boards you're on or memberships you hold.
Reply:4.0+ leadership + extracurriculars + service work + good interview = possible admission
Reply:There is no formula for gaining admission to Harvard. Successful applicants present strong academic credentials, evidence of highly developed talents or interests, motivation and character. We hope that every student who is committed to excellence in its many forms will explore the opportunities at Harvard and consider applying to the College. There is no single academic path we expect all students to follow, but the strongest applicants take the most rigorous secondary school curricula available to them. An ideal four-year preparatory program includes four years of English, with extensive practice in writing; four years of math; four years of science: biology, chemistry, physics, and an advanced course in one of these subjects; three years of history, including American and European history; and four years of one foreign language.

The Admissions Committee recognizes that schools vary by size, academic program, and grading policies, so we do not have rigid grade requirements.

There is no single academic path we expect all students to follow, but the strongest applicants take the most rigorous secondary school curricula available to them. We do seek students who achieve at a high level, and most admitted students rank in the top 10-15% of their graduating classes.

Is there a course for Network Marketing or Multi-level Marketing in Harvard University?

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Sure there is a course at Harvard, in fact, here is an excerpt of the syllabus:

I. Adapting to Ignorance

- learning to take words as fact

- never verifying any claims

- assuming your upline is rich

II. Avoiding Logic

- learning to only use convenient math

- taking selective facts to back up your ridiculous claims

III. Saying Goodbye

- goodbye to your friends

- goodbye to your credibility

- goodbye to your credit and savings

*extra credit* is your sanity recoverable after MLM?

IV. Looking down on success / ironic twist

- looking at anyone outside MLM as a fool

- discovering there is no other business other than MLM

- overlooking that your successful upline rides the bus

V. Coping with overpriced ridiculous products

- claiming your product cures cancer

- ignoring that your product can't compete in the real world

VI. Aftermath

- dealing with living out of your car

- making your upline rich buying his inspirational tapes

- realizing "belief" was just a method to make you overlook math

Is there a course for Network Marketing or Multi-level Marketing in Harvard University?
Regardless of what you would hear from those involved in the process, these aren't considered respected forms of marketing. Also, a school of Harvard's stature would be unlikely to offer courses on specific techniques like this, since there is no theory behind them. So the answer is no.
Reply:I doubt it! Network marketing and MLM are not very legitimate. I doubt an institution with as fine a reputation as Harvard would stoop to offering courses in those endeavors.
Reply:no

Who was the first person to earn a doctorate degree at harvard university?

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carter g woodson was the second person so who was the first?

Who was the first person to earn a doctorate degree at harvard university?
William Ellwood Byerly took the first PhD from Harvard (in Mathematics) in 1873. His dissertation was titled 'The Heat of the Sun'. The Graduate School at Harvard wasn't founded until 1872. Woodson didn't receive his PhD (in History) until 1912. W.E.B. Du Bois received his PhD from Harvard in 1896 (he was the first African American to receive a Harvard PhD).

How much the school fee need for me to study in harvard university? I'm live in Indonesia.?

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The tuition goes around $40,000 per year...but again, it depends whether you're planning for undergraduate programs or grad.....

If you are an international student..the school will required you to submit a bank statement from Indonesia along with your application.

In your bank account, you have to have at least 4 times of the amount (per year) needed to go to Harvard.

i.e. if the tuition fee is $40,000 per year then you have to have at least $160,000 stated on your bank statement as a proof that you are able to pay the tuition at least for the next 4 years.

Harvard also offers financial aid for international students although it might not covers the whole tuition fee but at least, it helps..!

How much the school fee need for me to study in harvard university? I'm live in Indonesia.?
School Fees (textbooks, insurance, etc.) are all depend on how much are you willing to spend. i.e. choose a new edition textbook/an older edition which cost a lot less...

You also need to think about the housing issue whether you want to stay at the dorms, rent an apt/house, etc. Report It

Reply:Harvard is a needs blind university- if your family makes less than $40,000 a year they will assist you with a finaicial aid package that will cover your school and living - if you are accepted - if your family makes greater than 40K then depends on many other factor- you should contact the admission office and the school/college within Harvard University you have been accepted to - to get more concrete advice -

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What classes would a high school student need to enter Harvard University?

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ALL classes that start with "AP".

What classes would a high school student need to enter Harvard University?
AP classes with A grades and heartfelt involvement in community service projects. Also, learn to write very well since your application essay will need to be brilliant too.
Reply:If you are really interested, contact Harvard's admissions department and ask them for their entry requirements. Generally, they look very hard at your grades- don't drop below a 3.7 GPA. Your classes should include all the basics (English, math, science, history, etc), but you must also move beyond the basics into advanced studies (physics, chemistry, calculus, etc).
Reply:Take as many college level courses that your high school offers. I would also suggest that you keep a full schedule, take as many different types of classes as possible. I would also recommend lots of extracurricular activities and being very involved with your school.
Reply:everyclass you can you need to impress them, because their are lots of smart people out there and they want it to, if you play sports it will help

What is the procedure and requirements for the admission in Harvard university?

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for doing MBA

What is the procedure and requirements for the admission in Harvard university?
money..

and then good grades i guess
Reply:The requirements: good grades and work-experience. The procedure: well, fill out an application form, of course. But I would advise you to go to Harvard's MBA Site and find the information there. Or get in touch with the school. I'm sure the website will provide you with a contact person/address/phone/e-mail.
Reply:I would say you'd need to have graduated from a top 50 University Magna or Summa honors. You'll need between 6 to 10 years of work experience after the bachelors at a great company. You'll need to score 99 percentile on the GMAT. I would also imagine that having money and family that is alumni would be a strong plus. If your employer is big and sponsoring your MBA, your chances are that much greater. Applying is no different than you did in undergrad. Go to the website, pay up, and wait for a reply.

Incase you're interested, Cambridge offers a free application for their MBA program that lasts only 1 year. Wouldn't hurt to apply.

Why is it so hard to enter stanford univresity or harvard university?

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when do u have to start getting A's to enter them?

Why is it so hard to enter stanford univresity or harvard university?
They are some of the top academic schools in the country. You have to have A's through out high school and will have to be in the top part of your class if its a big class or 1st or 2nd if you have a small graduating class. You will also need to get almost perfect on your ACTs and SATs. Good Luck
Reply:It is hard because there are a lot of people wanting to attend these universities, therefore the admissions people can be selective. For example, Stanford received around 24,000 applications last year, and admitted around 2400.

It is never too early to start preparing. Since 9/10 of the applicants are rejected, you need to have a stronger application than they did.

Best of luck. And remember there are plenty of fine universities other than these two. They are also selective, but probably not to this degree.
Reply:nice to get into the habit in middle school. But as soon as you start high school you should start gett ing staight A's.

Straight A's isn't all it takes though. You need to be incredible impressive.

I know a girl who receiver a 2370 on her SATs. She had over 4.0 for her GPA. She played volleyball and piano. Yet when she applied to Stanford, she got waitlisted.

She seems like a well rounded student, and very gifted. But Stanford told her she was a cookie cutter student, and they had more just like her. She needed to do something amazing, win a huge award, or show leadership.
Reply:First of all, you can't make any grammatical errors on your application. It might sound petty, but the admissions departments of these schools will cut you for doing that no matter what your SAT scores and academic records happen to be.

Secondly, it is helpful to have either extremely wealthy, prominent parents (preferably alumni) or to come from a poor background. They like people from extreme backgrounds, so middle of the road, average American kids are a bit disadvantaged.

Thirdly, one must have extracurricular activities as well as good grades. They don't want somebody that has only been a good student. They're looking for people who participate and engage in many activities.

Not many people get into these schools, and you shouldn't worry about it too much. There are so many great state schools out there that cost much less than these elitist private schools.
Reply:stanford and harvard are hard to get into because so many strong applicants apply. you should try to get A's through all of high school. however, your grades from your jr. yr are the most important

Is 2300 in SAT is enough you to go to Harvard University?

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If you get 2300 in SAT can you go?

Is 2300 in SAT is enough you to go to Harvard University?
Yes, provided you've got perfect grades, a killer essay, gushing letters of recs, and some amazing extra currics. SAT and grades alone don't cut it alone. There are plenty of kids who will score a 2300+ with a perfect 4.0 unweighted GPA in hard classes.
Reply:yes

good luck!!!
Reply:You're certainly en route to being a qualified candidate, but there's so much more to it...and even if you are "ideal" for Harvard, they get so many top-notch applications, they turn down people for no "real" reason other than they simply run out of spots.
Reply:It's a great score, but keep in mind that almost everyone admitted will have scores at least in the 700s on each test - the middle 50% for reading is 700-800, and 700-800 for math (according the the Fiske Guide to Colleges anyway). They also require 3 SAT Subject Tests, so you've got to do well on those, too.

And then amazing recs, activities, gpa, etc. with the toughest curriculum you can get your hands on in high school.

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Given a tenured position as a full time professor at Harvard University earlier in their life than any other?

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who was given this position

Given a tenured position as a full time professor at Harvard University earlier in their life than any other?
lawrence summers, age 28

I have went to google scholar, ask.com, and to harvard university and I can't seem to find What I am looking 4

2010-04-14T23:36:00.001-07:00

I need to find an journal entry on Hale farm. Or rev. John Hale, Or something to do with hale farm.... Where should I look next?

I have went to google scholar, ask.com, and to harvard university and I can't seem to find What I am looking 4
library of congress, libraries
Reply:Check with the librarian at your school to see which databases are available to you. I searched one database called Journal Storage (JSTOR) and found a number of articles that mentioned John Hale in connection with the Salem witch trials. Good luck.
Reply:You can get a trial subscription to Encyclopedia Britannica online...I'm not sure if this is the person you're looking for:

http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-903...
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hale_H...

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What are the needs for do a MBA degree from harvard university(USA)?

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i am xi student and going to xii after one month i live in bhubaneswar the capital of orissa. PLEASE ANSWER ME ALL ABOUT THE DETAIL

What are the needs for do a MBA degree from harvard university(USA)?
i think its a borat immitator for make fools of americans
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I am a sophomore and I want to get into Harvard University?

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I am a sophmore, I get straight As. I am taking all honor classes, and I will be taking All AP classes that are availabe to me next year. I am a wrestler and I volunteer every week 3 hours. I am in Key Club and Youth Government club. I know I need to get at least a 2300 on my SAT and write a damn good essay but what other extra curricular activities can I do?

I am a sophomore and I want to get into Harvard University?
Hey,

I am a senior and am the Key Club president of Oxford Academy, Division 30 South, Region 13.

IB looks better than AP's. IB is much harder test to pass.

If you want to follow a certain major, then you should volunteer at a place that has to do with the major. For example, if you want to pursue medical career, then volunteer at a doctor's office or at a hospital. This shows that you are making decisions that has to do with your interest. It shows planning, focus, and intellect.

You have the extra-curricular activities, but do you have leadership? Try and take hold of a leadership position by running for office in anyone of your clubs.

Also, try out for a sport that works with teams. You are in a sport, but it only requires working with oneself. They want students who can work with other people and being on a sports team that works with other people will show just that.

Try to get awards. This sounds overly ambitious, but you are not going to get awards without showing people that you deserved it, so really get involved with wrestling, Key Club, etc.

Make good student-to-teacher relationships and find the teachers that you want recommendations from. Take note that they should know you to a certain degree, they like you, and they can actually write a letter. For example, a teacher that really likes you may not sound as passionate about you on paper as another teacher, who is an English teacher, can.

these are all things that i have on hte top of my head. Wish you luck.
Reply:Sounds like you are on the write track!! Keep volunteering and doing things that make you unique from other applicants. Maybe look into a summer college program there and go and take a 1-4 week class there in the summer. These programs are also very difficult to get into. I did this at Cornell, and it really helped. This way the school knows how serious you are about attending, and it really makes you stick out on an application. You need to give up a week or two of your summer, but it will really improve your chances. Keep volunteering, getting A's, and studying for the SAT's and I'd say you have a good chance.
Reply:Sounds like you've got a shot. But rather than set your sites specifically on Harvard, broaden it to getting into a top-notch college. There are many out there.
Reply:It takes more than just an incredible GPA, Stellar SAT Scores, and a large amount of extra curricular activities. I knew a girl...she was ethnically diverse, 4.00 GPA, 2400 SAT Score, National Merit Scholar winner, 6 AP's: she got accepted by Yale, Princeton, MIT, Dartmouth, and Brown. She got denied by Harvard.

Similarly, i also knew a girl who got a 2100ish SAT, 3 AP's, but she had been on TV. She got into to Harvard. The only easy way to say this is: THERE IS NOT FOOLPROOF WAY TO GET INTO HARVARD. My personal suggestion would be to explore one of your talents (acting, singing, spelling, playing the kazoo, etc.). Harvard is not looking for people who know all the words in the dictionary. They are looking for people whose talents extend beyond the classroom.

In the end, don't stress if you don't get into Harvard, it does not mean your are a bad student. It just means that Harvard is a highly selective university which has no criteria for accepting applicants.

Don't Stress,

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What and from w/c country is the oldest university in asia? much older than harvard university?

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University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, established 1611, became a university on 1645.

What and from w/c country is the oldest university in asia? much older than harvard university?
Nalanda university. Patna. India

http://www.nalanda.nitc.ac.in/about/Nala...

Where and how can I obtain an application form for Harvard University?

2010-04-14T23:35:00.001-07:00

I live in South Africa.

A website I can download it from or something like that would be great.

Where and how can I obtain an application form for Harvard University?
check out desigrad.com
Reply:Call the admissions office..first call the campus operator for the number or she can transfer you....please don't be a lawyer...we got tooooooo many all ready
Reply:If you go to the Harvard University website you'll see that you can download application forms right online.

Go to: http://www.admissions.college.harvard.ed...

They include FAQs and application forms.

Good luck.

Marty - a Wisconsin Reference Librarian

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I'm looking for annual conference about Russia sponsored by Harvard University, it's in October in US?

2010-04-14T23:35:00.000-07:00

The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University will host an international conference on the history and legacy of the Gulag. The conference will be held on November 2-5, 2006. Historians, literature scholars, political scientists, sociologists, economists and anthropologists will gather to discuss the burgeoning scholarship on the Gulag and its ongoing legacies. Topics for discussion include the history of the Stalinist Gulag, economy of the Gulag, literature of the Gulag, release from the Gulag, the legacy of the Gulag in the post-Stalin and post-Soviet periods, the dissident and human rights movement in the Soviet Union, nationality/ethnicity in the Gulag, the Gulag in comparative perspective, contemporary Russian attitudes toward the history of the Stalinist past and contemporary Russian penal policies. The scholarly communities of the greater Boston area will be invited to attend the conference.

What gpa do u have to have to get into harvard university?

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Definitely a 4.0, but you have to offer much more then good grades on your transcript (extra curricular activities, sports, leadership... anything that really stands out). They're looking for people with a wide range of talents. Its sad, but its true if your a women you'll have a better chance, and if your ethnographic. Harvard is one of the absolute most prestigious university's to get into... but there are plenty other well respected colleges that aren't as competitive to get admission.

What gpa do u have to have to get into harvard university?
Let me just tell you now: There is no definite formula for getting into college--much less Harvard. But, at the very least, Harvard does not accept much less than perfect. The thing is that most people who apply to Harvard already have perfect stats (perfect GPA, perfect SAT, perfect AP scores, etc.) but it's the outside research, competitions, sports, music, volunteer work, and (for god's sake) businesses that you've opened outside of school. Harvard looks for those who STAND OUT majorly. My friend has a cousin who got a full-ride to Harvard--he was the national piano champion.
Reply:a zillion point O
Reply:4.0. But you must have working experience. Seriously. I have known at least two people whom have gotten perfect scores on their SATs, number one in their school, but they spent so much time studying that they didn't work, which was the common denominator between both of them since they both didn't get accepted. They both played tennis, too. Very well. And piano each.
Reply:It wouldnt be based on just GPA, other things would affect it such as sports, clubs, everything really.

I would like to know how to get admitted into harvard university?

2010-04-14T23:34:00.002-07:00

It is quite a gamble applying to Harvard becuse they only admit a small percentage of their applicants. If you do want to try, you'll need very good grades, very good test scores, good references, extra curricular activities and write a very good essay. Don't get your heart broken if you are not admitted. There are MANY very good schools out there and truthfully, Harvard is just a name. There are several really good books written about HArvard that may make you change your mind about even wanting to go there.

Read Privilege: Harvard and the Education of the Ruling Class

by Ross Gregory Douthat

and then read Looking Beyond the Ivy League: Finding the College That's Right for You -- by Loren Pope and Colleges That Change Lives : 40 Schools You Should Know About Even If You're Not a Straight-A Student -- by Loren Pope

I would like to know how to get admitted into harvard university?
Get really good grades.

Who knows what marks you need to get into Harvard University?

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I'm just curious since it's apparently one of the best schools in the world. What range of marks do you need to get in? I'm not talking about getting in on sports n' **** I just mean marks, and only marks.

Who knows what marks you need to get into Harvard University?
You need a 3.8+ unweighted GPA with a 4.0+ weighted GPA, lots of honors and AP classes, and SAT scores in the 2200+ range (out of 2400).

Even then you might not get in -- because lots of qualified students are turned down. You will need lots of outside activities %26amp; a killer admissions essay.
Reply:I would think you need a 4.0
Reply:a 3.8 at the very, very lowest. 3.9 or 4.0 preferable.

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How much does it cost for, four years in harvard university...,?

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Thru-2006-07,tuition-$30,275

Health Services fee-1,390

Student Service Fee-$2,044

Room-$5,328

Board-$4,618

Subtotal-$43,655

Personal expenses-$2,795

Travel COST-$0-$2,400

Total Billed and unbilled-$46,450-$48,850

How much does it cost for, four years in harvard university...,?
With Tuition, room and board, standard fee, and books it's about $40,000+ a year. With tuition climbing every year it would on average of four years come out to $175,000. That is with the inflation of tuition. It also showed that 100% of people who attend Harvard receive financial aid. Also don't get down on loans. If your smart enough to get into Harvard your good enough to earn a high earning salary career. Hopefully this could help you out.
Reply:No one will ever know because about 97% of the students who are talented enough to attend such a prestigious school get full scholarships.

If a British student pays her way to attend Harvard University, her actions will (?)?

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A. cause the U.S. dollar to depreciate.

B. create a supply of dollars and a demand for pounds in the foreign currency market.

C. create a supply of pounds and a demand for dollars in the foreign currency market.

D. cause the British pound to appreciate.

If a British student pays her way to attend Harvard University, her actions will (?)?
Depends on if the money she is making to pay her way, is made from employment in the US or if she currently has all the money required for her education...

but for simplicity, the answer is C (we're assuming she already has the money and needs to convert her pounds to dollars)
Reply:C. she sells pounds, and buys dollars

As an Iranian,how can I get scholarships for Harvard university?

2010-04-14T23:33:00.002-07:00

you need to send Harvard copies of your credential, records, and if posible a video.. plus your cover letter, then Harvard will analyze it and will contact you for an extrance exam.

Or visit their website

As an Iranian,how can I get scholarships for Harvard university?
If you applied to Harvard and were accepted, then you should have no problem getting a scholarship. There are many scholarships in the USA that you could apply for.

If you are going to graduate school, then it should be even easier because your advisor should be funding you.
Reply:Are you Iranian........Try Iran university
Reply:they got too much nukes
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Reply:If you have to ask about it, you won't get in.
Reply:Being an Iranian, in particular, won't have much to do with it. First and foremost, you will have to have the grades and achievements to obtain a scholarship to a university of that magnitude. Being a foreigner, you will have a better chance than a US citizen and forgive me, but THAT is a major sore spot of mine. But for the most part, you need the grades and extracurricular activities to win a scholarship to a high end university like that. Connections don't hurt either.
Reply:you won't .... and why would you?
Reply:You have to know people inside to get into Harvard.

How can i get information about undergraduate cousrses at harvard university?

2010-04-14T23:33:00.001-07:00

Refer to the Harvard University website, all undergraduate information is listed in the first section.

How can i get information about undergraduate cousrses at harvard university?
Have you looked through their website? They may also have a printed course catalog. Check the admissions part of their website.

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What is average toeflscore required to get in to harvard university?

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240 I think.Go to www.i20fever.com

How Much I have to pay to study in Harvard university?

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if you actually have the credentials to be accepted to harvard, you probably have credentials for grants %26amp; scholarships

How Much I have to pay to study in Harvard university?
my friend is currently attending harvard.

45 grand a year, approximately. Report It

Reply:8 million.
Reply:probably 6 digits. Attending college and university cost is so HIGH these days especially if going to HARVARD.

if you pay that 6 digits to that university, you'll get those 6 digits back :)

What do i hve to do to get into Stanford or Harvard university??

2010-04-14T23:32:00.001-07:00

i am currently a jr in hs

What do i hve to do to get into Stanford or Harvard university??
well of course, good grades, good SATs, good SAT IIs, Good APs, Good Extra-Curricular, Good College App Essays, Good recommendations, etc. See your college counselor for the specifics. Stanford is good but Harvard is so overrated.
Reply:Get perfect grades on everything and be valedictorian.

What are the exact requirements to get into Harvard University?

2010-04-14T23:32:00.000-07:00

straight a's?

minimum gpa?

uhhh...minimum ACT score?

What are the exact requirements to get into Harvard University?
Knowing the "exact requirements" won't help you much. If you look at their website under "admissions", you can get those. However, your ability to get in doesn't depend on Harvard's requirements as much as it does on the qualifications of the others who apply. This is what they say on their website:

There is no formula for gaining admission to Harvard. Successful applicants present strong academic credentials, evidence of highly developed talents or interests, motivation and character. We hope that every student who is committed to excellence in its many forms will explore the opportunities at Harvard and consider applying to the College.

Despite that, Harvard supposedly rejected 1200 applicants this year with PERFECT 2400 SAT scores. This is one of the most competitive universities in the world, and so yes, you need perfect or near-perfect grades, perfect or near-perfect scores, and spectacular extracurricular activities.
Reply:You aren't gonna get the correct answer here, go to Harvard web site and find out.
Reply:When you are looking at a school like harvard, you are typically looking at straigh As and an almost perfect GPA.

However, just because you have straigh As, a perfect GPA and stellar SAT/ACT scores does not mean you will get in. They look at a lot of different information.

You should also consider that getting a place at harvard is really decided by the particular academic department. Just because you are Harvard material in general doesn't mean you are right for the English Lit department or the Biology department.

The best thing to do is actually call the admissions office and speak to someone there. They can give you the basic information.

Serious though, I think that about 1 person out of 15 well qualified applicants get in.
Reply:being perfect in everything

5.0 gpa

top SATs and ACTs

inventor of perpetual energy or CEO of a company

or

be a celebrity
Reply:well it really depends, but ur GPA should be above 3.8 (4 scale). Atleast a 34 on ur ACT, a shitload of extracurriclers, a dazzling personality, fantastic essays, and a great interview (o yea and a rich dad would help). Its not easy gettin in, they reject valedictorians all the, you basically have to be amazing

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Do you think that I'll graduate from Harvard University?

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I want to be an archeologist. I'm good student and I want people's opinion about my future. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

Do you think that I'll graduate from Harvard University?
You can do it. However, you'll have to work on some of your English grammar/writing if you even want to be considered for admission to Harvard....that goes for graduating too.

Good luck!
Reply:You need to be admitted, first. Then, you gotta have the bucks.

I question paying such big bucks to be an archaeologist. I'm not disparaging the job itself, but rarely does an archaeologist earn sizable cash. Is there another school that is more affordable, that is noted for archaeology?

Harvard will set you back over $100,000 for four years. It will take a very long time to pay that back on an archaeologist's salary.
Reply:No sweat! If you can dream it you can do it!
Reply:if you manage your time wisely, sure you can graduate.
Reply:if you're smart. if you got in Harvard in the first place, then you have a GREAT chance of graduating. it's the one school, NOT everyone can get into. so congratulations.[ and keep up the good work]
Reply:Do your best, when you do any task or homework have the innocence of a child, the endurance of a camel and the courage of a lion. Always manage you homework Little at a time with a balance. Check it twice and youll be fine!

What is the fee structure of MBA from Harvard University in indian currency?

2010-04-14T23:31:00.002-07:00

a person may also tell me about other univesities too..

What is the fee structure of MBA from Harvard University in indian currency?
It is typically anywhere between 40-70K/year USD for any graduate programs in a decent school-When you are talking Harward,it is closer to 70K

In Indian Rupees, we are talking anywhere from 15lakhs to about 27lakhs per year

What are some of the requirements while attending harvard university?

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What are some of the requirements while attending harvard university?
Um, that depends on which school you attend at Harvard University, what degree you are earning, and what your concentration (Harvard's word for "major") is.

I'll assume you're asking about Harvard College (the undergraduate school) which is just one part of the larger Harvard University, since that's where I graduated from last year.

There are some college-wide requirements:

•You must take 1 year of foreign language (unless you took AP language in high school)

•You must take one semester of expository writing

•And you must take one course each in 7 of the 11 "Core" areas most distantly related to your concentration.

The 11 "Cores" are:

•Moral Reasoning

•Quantitative Reasoning

•History A

•History B

•Language %26amp; Arts A

•Language %26amp; Arts B

•Language %26amp; Arts C

•Social Analysis

•Science A

•Science B

•Foreign Cultures

However, the college is currently in the process of curricular review and the Core system may be abolished and replaced with more standard "distribution requirements" within the next few years.

On top of those college-wide requirements, you will have requirements within your concentration, and these are totally variable.

Some concentrations have lots of flexibility and few requirements, some don't.

One thing in common is: if you want honors, you need to write a senior thesis, and this usually involves taking a series of honors tutorials leading up to your your thesis during your senior year.

Another common departmental requirement is to take at least one small seminar class.
Reply:Harvard is like a leopard. It has spots all over its fur but if you shave it all off it has them on it's skin as well.

What percentage do I need to get into Harvard university?

2010-04-14T23:31:00.000-07:00

in grade 11 %26amp; 12

What percentage do I need to get into Harvard university?
There's no guarantee. People with 4.0's unweighted get rejected from Harvard all the time. Try expanding your horizons a bit. There are thousands of colleges in the US, and many have better programs than Harvard in certain subjects.
Reply:In order to get into Harvard, your cumulative GPA (Freshmen-Senior years) needs to be 4.0 on a 4 pt scale. You also need to be valedictorian of your class and involved in many extra curricular activities. You also need to have taken honors and AP courses. If you don't have these things, you can't get in.
Reply:This last year 1,200 students with PERFECT SAT scores were passed on by HArvard.
Reply:Acceptance into colleges, and especially Harvard isn't just about GPA. It is about a well-rounded student, extracurriculars, volunteer work, actual employment, intracurriculars, etc.

Get as high grades as you can achieve, do your best, and just because Harvard is often seen as the best school in the country doesn't make it the best school for YOU.

Stay focused, have a back up, and good luck!
Reply:if you are not taking any honors or ap classes, I would definitely aim for a 4.0. However, as a junior and senior in high school, you should definitely get into a few honors/AP classes with no less than a B in each class. Also, make sure you do well on the AP exams. Also, make sure you have talents and achievements other than grades. Most people who apply to Harvard are extremely high GPAs, if not perfect ones (or even higher than perfect 4.0s). Make sure to make your application stand out from the crowd. Good luck!

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How long does it take to drive from Harvard University to Manhattan Ave, New York?

2010-04-14T23:30:00.003-07:00

You mean Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn? or do you just mean Manhattan??

It doesnt really matter because either way it will take you about 4 1/2 hours to drive depending on traffic.

I want to study for my MBA at Harvard University,how can I do it?Cos I don't have the money.Any scholarships?

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Simple, get accepted first. That would be the hardest part. Once you get in, there are numerous grants, scholarships, and loans you can use to pay for college. Sometimes the university will lower the tuition you have to pay also! Private institutions bend over backwards to help you pay for college since they really like diversity. It is just a matter of taking the time to get it done!

Start the process, get admitted!!!

I want to study for my MBA at Harvard University,how can I do it?Cos I don't have the money.Any scholarships?
You better have a great GPA. I'm sure all of the info is on harvard.edu
Reply:2 ways, email and bluff or beg sponsorship

What african american earned a Ph.D from Harvard University then set out to make everyone aware of the history

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Carter G. Woodson, Father of Black History

In the early days of this century, virtually single-handedly, Carter G. Woodson created a vision of celebrating black history through annual events and a prestigious journal. This article traces the life and career of this pioneering educator.

One of the most inspiring and instructive stories in black history is the story of how Carter G. Woodson, the father of black history, saved himself for the history he saved and transformed.

The skeletal facts of his personal struggle for light and of his rise from the coal mines of West Virginia to the summit of academic achievement are eloquent in and of themselves and can be briefly stated.

At 17, the young man who was called by history to reveal black history was an untutored coal miner. At 19, after teaching himself the fundamentals of English and arithmetic, he entered high (secondary) school and mastered the four-year curriculum in less than two years.

At 22, after two-thirds of a year at Berea College in West Virginia, he returned to the coal mines and studied Latin and Greek between trips to the mine shafts. He then went on to the University of Chicago, where he received bachelor's and master's degrees, and Harvard University, where he became the second black to receive a doctorate in history.

Who founded the Chair in Art History at Harvard University?

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There is no Chair of Art History at Harvard. The closest there is, as the chair of the department of History of Art and Architecture is Dumbarton Oaks Professor of Pre-Columbian and Colonial Art, who is Dr. Thomas Cummins.

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What kind of grades do you need to get into Harvard University?

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You need a perfect 4.0, then you need just a lot of luck.

There are tons of people who get turned down by Harvard who have perfect grades. You are better off having a 3.85 GPA and being a minority who is the first person in your family to go to college, or has overcome adversity (like a disability or poverty or something), than you are as a white person with a middle-class background %26amp; a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Good luck, that is one of the toughest schools in the country to get in to.

What kind of grades do you need to get into Harvard University?
Straight A's helps, but it's certainly not a guarantee. Harvard turns down hundreds of students with straight A's and perfect SAT scores every year. Even with that, your chances are about 8% of getting in. So unless you have something unique about you (major celebrity, published a novel, did original scientific research, etc), you've got about the same shot as everyone else applying. Apply to a few other schools as well.
Reply:Straight A's in all Honors and AP classes.
Reply:Straight As

:P

Its not all about grades, you need a great SAT/ACT score and some extracurricular activities

What did Isoroku Yamamoto master in when he graduated from Harvard University?

2010-04-14T23:29:00.002-07:00

was it English? Oil Industry? or Engineering?

What did Isoroku Yamamoto master in when he graduated from Harvard University?
English. He already had a degree in Engineering from the Japanese Naval Academy. (He was also, by reputation, a pretty fair poker player while at Harvard.)
Reply:English ; good luck !

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How can I find entrance information for Harvard University?

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Try this site: http://www.admissions.college.harvard.ed...

How can I find entrance information for Harvard University?
Try this Site: http://www.harvard.edu/about/

Are there NBA players who graduated fron Harvard University?

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Gray, Wyndol 1946-1947

Mariaschin, Saul 1947-1947

Smith, Ed 1953-1953

Are there NBA players who graduated fron Harvard University?
No, I don't think so. But I read in some book that Kobe was accepted (nearly 1500 SAT) but he didn't go. His mom was furious at him for that. Today, next to Tim Duncan, he remains one of the biggest nerds in the NBA

One thing that many people know: He and his mom never got along

One thing that few people know: His mom demanded that he get a 96 on every test. That's really funny. I can just visualize it happening.

They should make a video of Kobe coming home from middle school, saying, "Mom, I got 97's in all my classes. End of story."

His mom says, "Wait a minute, you got 100's on all your tests. That means you must have gotten multiple 94's somewhere else. That is NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!!!" Then she pulls out his father's leather belt and beats him with the buckle end of it.

That would be a hilarous video. For us, at least.
Reply:No, Harvard alumni make as much as pro athletes, but never have to sweat a bead......

JK I don't know, but it sounded good.
Reply:None that I know of but if you're trying to think of a "smart" player then there IS an example. Chris Dudley from Princeton played in the NBA for something like 15 years.

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Anybody know where I can find Online Harvard university applications?

2010-04-14T23:28:00.002-07:00

I'm 12 by the way

Anybody know where I can find Online Harvard university applications?
Oh, you're 12! OK. I thought of saying, "If you have to ask, you shouldn't apply."

What you should do is look into programs where you can go to a college in the summer and study while you're still in high school, like at Stanford and Amherst. You should also look at enrichment programs (12 is a great time to study a language) and mentoring programs: if you're ambitious enough to ask this question, you should get as much help as you can, so you can apply when you're ready.
Reply:The above answer sounds like good advice to me, but it didn't answer your question. Try http://www.harvard.edu. Good luck!

Can you give me some information about Harvard University?

2010-04-14T23:28:00.001-07:00

such as:the brief inttroduction about its history;the conditionds to enroll the students...and so on

Can you give me some information about Harvard University?
being able to spell "conditions" and "introduction" and knowing how to use a semi-colon and elipsis are prerequisites to admission to Harvard and nearly any other school.

Lisa Randall is a Theoretical Physicist at Harvard University. How can I contact her?

2010-04-14T23:28:00.000-07:00

Go to Harvard university to meet her.

Lisa Randall is a Theoretical Physicist at Harvard University. How can I contact her?
Yeah the best bet is to email her with a specific question that she would be willing to help you with. Her CV is huge, so she is probably quite busy. She is also quite cute too. ;)
Reply:E-mail her: randall@physics.harvard.edu

She probably gets tons of e-mail, so who knows if she'll respond, but, according to Harvard, that's her e-mail address.

Is there anyone who is studying at Harvard university?

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ı have to ask questions and ı would be greatful ıf you answer them.This is very important for me if you really believe the importance of education please help me.Thanks.

Is there anyone who is studying at Harvard university?
I don't study at Harvard, but I do attend Columbia University which is in the Ivy League (along with Harvard.) If you have any questions that you think I may be able to answer feel free to ask.
Reply:I go to Harvard Law school. Let me know if you have any questions. email me at farhan854u@yahoo.com Report It

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How can a student go to the harvard university?

2010-04-14T23:27:00.002-07:00

It depends on what course you want to do. You got to be specific. Harvard Law school is well known. A student with good GPA and SAT I and SAT II score. Also, other curricular activities involved. They look for a diverse student, basically.

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How can a student go to the harvard university?
You'd have to be extremely intelligent. Taken the SAT's with high scores, have not failed any classes, taken Advance classes, have done community service and other extra curricular activities.

You should go to Harvard's website for more info. Good luck...

Who knows the teacher Mangabeira Unger of Harvard University?

2010-04-14T23:27:00.001-07:00

Não é que o Mangabeira Unger vem de propor transposição de água do Amazonas para o Nordeste?!

Ele deve ter olhado o mapa na parede, com o Amazonas acima do Nordeste, e imaginado bastar fazer um risco que a água, por gravidade, escoaria para do Norte para o Nordeste ....

What is the teacher-student ratio at Harvard University????

2010-04-14T23:27:00.000-07:00

The student-to-faculty ratio at Harvard is 8 to 1.

How can i get a scholership on harvard university..free if avelable??

2010-04-14T23:26:00.003-07:00

well you would need to contact their financial aid office to see what is available. they can probably tell you about available scholarships in MA. either that, or you could probably find the information by searching on the internet for available scholarships in MA.

How can i get a scholership on harvard university..free if avelable??
Honey, with that spelling, you are never getting into Harvard.
Reply:Get perfect grades. Ridiculous amounts of community service. Be hella good at a sport. Write one hell of an essay. Cure some disease. Or donate a helluva lot of money.

(Notice I was above making a joke about your grammar, that should get me some points).
Reply:By knowing how to spell. then getting good grades.

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What are the subjects or classes that harvard university offers with students who are taking up Business Law?

2010-04-14T23:26:00.002-07:00

http://www.law.harvard.edu/academics/cou... for all HLS courses.

Which do u prefer either oxford or harvard university?

2010-04-14T23:26:00.001-07:00

Depends on which program I am going into. Oxford is good for sciences. Harvard is good for arts, business, and political sciences.

Which do u prefer either oxford or harvard university?
Thank you Report It

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What do they look at when you apply for Harvard university and what are the standards a person has to have?

2010-04-14T23:26:00.000-07:00

Harvard is an extremely competitive college and it takes a lot to get in. The smartest person in your class has less than 8% of admittance. It depends a lot on luck and what it is that makes you sooo unique.

The basics:

-near perfect GPA

-Astounding SATs

-extraodinary extracurriculars

-strong essays

Applying is like a gamble, you'll need a lot of luck.

Good Luck!

Why do american TV shows and Movies push the idea that you have to go to university especially harvard?

2010-04-14T23:25:00.003-07:00

Im noticing it more and more they always push the idea that your not good enough unless you go to harvard, or another very well known american university? why?

Why do american TV shows and Movies push the idea that you have to go to university especially harvard?
Because TV is fantasy.
Reply:Cause that's what everyone thinks is the best.
Reply:possibly because it's one of the best schools and they're trying to push you to do your best
Reply:I don't know. I went to a very good college in America and make less money now than I did without a college education.
Reply:because in america you need a degree to get a job other than working at mcdonalds
Reply:Because our whole society is based around money. The more you have the "better" you are. People that go to major Universities tend to wind up making more money than, say, a landscaper. Also, some of the people that go to Harvard have their whole tuition paid by their rich parents. Everything is about money in America.

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When does one apply to join Harvard University ? After 12th ?? what are the requiredmarks to apply ??

2010-04-14T23:25:00.002-07:00

what percent is to be achieved to apply ? what are the regulations %26amp; procedure ?

When does one apply to join Harvard University ? After 12th ?? what are the requiredmarks to apply ??
I don't know
Reply:if you really talk like that, they are gonna take you

If you had a choice would you attend Harvard University in the U.S.A or Oxford University in the U.K.?

2010-04-14T23:25:00.001-07:00

in terms of future benefit

If you had a choice would you attend Harvard University in the U.S.A or Oxford University in the U.K.?
Harvard. I'm a US citizen and I have no intention of leaving this country. I also would have planned on going to grad school and it's simpler to figure out eligibility and admission procedure if you go to a US undergrad.

If I wanted to experience culture, that's what study abroad programs or even vacation is for.
Reply:Both Universities are ranked in the top 5 in the world and have a long history.and tradition. Personally would choose Oxford because of the difference in cultures (If you are from the states). If you live in England go to Harvard for the same reason. The culture boost will be an advantage in the future. Both universities are approximately equal in prestige.....good luck to you.....
Reply:Harvard

or Yale

i don't wanna leave the usa.
Reply:Students at Oxford really have to be smarter and more self disciplined! Students at Oxford have 3 - 8 week terms per year. They have 3 years of study to get a degree.

Harvard has the traditional 2 -16 week terms and it takes you 4 years to get a degree.

Future benefit - I'd say Oxford -then grad school US. Or Harvard and Rhodes Scholarship for grad school at Oxford.
Reply:It depends on where you are from and where you are looking to work/live in the future. I think both schools would give you an excellent education and offer you the experience and contacts you need to have a bright future. Personally I would choose Oxford, but I like England better than Massachusetts.
Reply:i would chose oxford b/c i love london and i live in boston so for the change of scenery and the drinking age is lower oxford would be my choice
Reply:oxford. without a doubt.

if you have that choice, GO TO OXFORD.

What does VE RI TAS on Harvard University's logo/symbol means?

2010-04-14T23:25:00.000-07:00

I just saw it written on their "symbol" or "logo" and i was just curious if anybody know what it means?

What does VE RI TAS on Harvard University's logo/symbol means?
It basically means "truth" in Latin, but that's not quite it. Veritas was the Roman goddess of truth.
Reply:"Veritas" means "truth" in Latin.
Reply:truth
Reply:i think its latin for truth

Are there any ppl here that go to Harvard University or Lesley University in Cambridge MA? Let me know plz?

2010-04-14T23:24:00.002-07:00

How do you like it

Are there any ppl here that go to Harvard University or Lesley University in Cambridge MA? Let me know plz?
me, me, me- I go to Lesley I liked very much I came back as a grad student. i'm older so I don't know how the younger kids like it, it worked for me-what's bad is that the campus is very spread out- there are classes up the street- the art school (Art Institute oif Boston) is located in Kenmore Square- the biggest complaint is parking. I shouldn't complain because harvard is more spread out than Lesley. another complaint is about the teacher Practicum requirements (but they say they will help you)

Depending on your major Lesley is very flexible it was originally a teacher college so there are alot of Education Majors there women's college division just went co-ed

it's way cheaper than harvard- but as a education major finding a job it speaks volumes

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What is the wbsite of Harvard University?

2010-04-14T23:24:00.001-07:00

See below

What is the wbsite of Harvard University?
harvard.edu
Reply:www.harva uni.com
Reply:http://www.harvard.edu

What is the wbsite of Harvard University?

2010-04-14T23:24:00.000-07:00

See below

What is the wbsite of Harvard University?
harvard.edu
Reply:www.harva uni.com
Reply:http://www.harvard.edu

I want to study medicine in Harvard university.How can I ?

2010-04-13T01:09:00.001-07:00

it depend of where you live if don't live in Harvard you have to travel and also you have to get the good points

Can you please tell me about Harvard University?

2010-04-13T01:09:00.000-07:00

This is an History Report and I need Really Good Information!!!

Can you please tell me about Harvard University?
Harvard redirects here. For other uses of the name Harvard, see Harvard (disambiguation).

Harvard University

Motto Veritas (Truth)

Established September 8, 1636 (OS), September 18, 1636 (NS)[1]

Type Private

Endowment U.S. $29.2 billion[2]

President Derek Bok (interim president)

Staff 2,300

Undergraduates 6,655

Postgraduates 13,000

Location Cambridge, Mass., U.S.

Campus Urban, 380 acres/154 ha

Athletics 41 varsity teams

Colors crimson red

Nickname Crimson

Mascot John Harvard

Website www.harvard.edu

Public transit access Harvard (MBTA station)

Harvard University (incorporated as The President and Fellows of Harvard College) , is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636,[1] Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning still operating in the United States.[3] It is one of the eight members of the Ivy League.

The institution was named Harvard College on March 13, 1639, after its first principal donor, a young clergyman named John Harvard. A graduate of Emmanuel College, Cambridge in England, John Harvard bequeathed about four hundred books in his will to form the basis of the college library collection, along with half his personal wealth worth several hundred pounds. The earliest known official reference to Harvard as a "university" rather than a "college" occurred in the new Massachusetts Constitution of 1780.

In his 1869-1909 tenure as Harvard president, Charles William Eliot radically transformed Harvard into the pattern of the modern research university. Eliot's reforms included elective courses, small classes, and entrance examinations. The Harvard model influenced American education nationally, at both college and secondary levels.

In 1999, Radcliffe College, initially founded as the "Harvard Annex" for women, merged formally with Harvard University, becoming the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.[8]

Harvard has the world's fourth largest library collection, with more than 15.5 million volumes (after the Library of Congress[9], the British Library, and the French Bibliothèque Nationale), and the largest financial endowment of any academic institution, standing at $29.2 billion as of 2006 (which is also the second largest endowment for a non-profit organization, behind the Bill %26amp; Melinda Gates Foundation).

A faculty of about 2,300 professors serves about 6,650 undergraduate and 13,000 graduate students. The school color is crimson, which is also the name of the Harvard sports teams and the daily newspaper, The Harvard Crimson. The color was unofficially adopted (in preference to magenta) by an 1875 vote of the student body, although the association with some form of red can be traced back to 1858, when Charles William Eliot, a young graduate student who would later become Harvard's president, bought red bandannas for his crew so they could more easily be distinguished by spectators at a regatta.

The history of Harvard's color has been contested by Fordham University. Both schools were identifying with magenta and since neither were willing to use a new color, they agreed that the winner of a baseball game would be allowed official use of magenta. Fordham emerged the winner, but Harvard had reneged on its promise and continued using magenta. Fordham had adopted maroon because of this and claims that Harvard followed suit with its adoption of crimson.[10]

Although the officially stated color is crimson, the color actually used on sport uniforms and other Harvard insignia is, in fact, very different from crimson. Rather than a bright crimson, it is a dull, dark red, almost like oxblood. Harvard Student Agency guides are instructed to tell visitors that this is because the athletic flag which was used for the canonical color had become discolored through use. The de jure color remains crimson, but the de facto color, therefore, is quite different.

Prominent student organizations at Harvard include the aforementioned Crimson and its rival the Harvard Lampoon, the world's oldest humor magazine; the Harvard Advocate, one of the nation's oldest literary magazines and the oldest current publication at Harvard; and the Hasty Pudding Theatricals, which produces an annual burlesque and celebrates notable actors at its Man of the Year and Woman of the Year ceremonies. The Harvard Glee Club is the oldest college chorus in America, and the University Choir, the choir of Harvard's Memorial Church, is the oldest choir in America affiliated with a university. The Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra, composed mainly of undergraduates, was founded in 1808 as the Pierian Sodality (thus making it technically older than the New York Philharmonic, which is the oldest professional orchestra in America), and has been performing as a symphony orchestra since the 1950s. The school also has a number of a cappella singing groups, the oldest of which is the Harvard Krokodiloes.

Harvard College has traditionally drawn many of its students from private schools, though today the majority of undergraduates come from public schools across the United States and around the globe.[verification needed]

The John Harvard statue in Harvard Yard is a frequent target of pranks, hacks, and humorous decorations, such as the colorful lei shown above.

The John Harvard statue in Harvard Yard is a frequent target of pranks, hacks, and humorous decorations, such as the colorful lei shown above.

Harvard has a friendly rivalry with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology which dates back to 1900, when a merger of the two schools was frequently discussed and at one point officially agreed upon (ultimately canceled by Massachusetts courts). Today, the two schools cooperate as much as they compete, with many joint conferences and programs, including the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, the Harvard-MIT Data Center and the Dibner Institute for the History of Science and Technology. In addition, students at the two schools can cross-register in undergraduate or graduate classes without any additional fees, for credits toward their own school's degrees. The relationship and proximity between the two institutions is a remarkable phenomenon, considering their stature; according to The Times Higher Education Supplement of London, "The US has the world’s top two universities by our reckoning — Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, neighbours on the Charles River."[4]

Harvard has many famous alumni, along with a few infamous ones. Among the best-known are political leaders John Hancock, John Adams, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Barack Obama, John F. Kennedy, and Pierre Elliot Trudeau; philosopher Henry David Thoreau and author Ralph Waldo Emerson; poets Wallace Stevens, T. S. Eliot and E. E. Cummings; composer Leonard Bernstein; actor Jack Lemmon; architect Philip Johnson, and civil rights leader W. E. B. Du Bois. Among its most famous current faculty members are biologists James D. Watson and E. O. Wilson, cognitive scientist Steven Pinker, Shakespeare scholar Stephen Greenblatt, economists Gregory Mankiw and Martin Feldstein, political philosophers Harvey Mansfield and Michael Sandel, and scholar/composers Robert Levin and Bernard Rands.

Another notable alumnus is David Rockefeller, who in 1991 collaborated with the newly installed Harvard president, Neil Rudenstine, in the creation and co-funding of the university-wide Interfaculty Initiative, the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, a leading focal point in the US for academic gatherings on all issues facing Latin America.[5] Earlier, Rockefeller had become close friends with another president, Nathan Pusey, who was a regular visitor to his Rockefeller family estate.[6] Rockefeller himself has sat for many years on the Harvard College Board of Overseers; was the President of the Board of Overseas Study; and currently sits on the advisory committee of the Latin American Center. Another connection to the family is that president Charles W. Eliot served as a trustee of the Rockefeller Foundation from 1914 to 1917, a foundation which has consistently given grants to Harvard over many decades.

[edit] Organization

Harvard is governed by two boards, the President and Fellows of Harvard College, also known as the Harvard Corporation and founded in 1650, and the Harvard Board of Overseers. The President of Harvard University is the day-to-day administrator of Harvard and is appointed by and responsible to the Harvard Corporation.

Harvard today has nine faculties, listed below in order of foundation:

Harvard Yard with freshman dorms in the background

Harvard Yard with freshman dorms in the background

* The Faculty of Arts and Sciences and its sub-faculty, the Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences, which together serve:

o Harvard College, the university's undergraduate portion (1636)

o The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (organized 1872)

o The Harvard Division of Continuing Education, including Harvard Extension School (1909) and Harvard Summer School (1871)

* The Faculty of Medicine, including the Medical School (1782) and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (1867).

* Harvard Divinity School (1816)

* Harvard Law School (1817)

* Harvard Business School (1908)

* The Graduate School of Design (1914)

* The Graduate School of Education (1920)

* The School of Public Health (1922)

* The John F. Kennedy School of Government (1936)

In 1999, the former Radcliffe College was reorganized as the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.

[edit] Sports and athletic facilities

Harvard Stadium

Harvard Stadium

Harvard has several athletic facilities, such as the Lavietes Pavilion, a multi-purpose arena and home to the Harvard basketball teams. The Malkin Athletic Center, known as the "MAC," serves both as the university's primary recreation facility and as a satellite location for several varsity sports. The five story building includes two cardio rooms, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a smaller pool for aquaerobics and other activities, a mezzanine, where all types of classes are held at all hours of the day, and an indoor cycling studio, three weight rooms, and a three-court gym floor to play basketball. The MAC also offers personal trainers and specialty classes. The MAC is also home to Harvard volleyball, fencing, and wrestling. The offices of women's field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and men's soccer are also in the MAC.

Weld Boathouse and Newell Boathouse house the women's and men's rowing teams, respectively. The men's crew also uses the Red Top complex in Ledyard CT, as their training camp for the annual Harvard-Yale Regatta. The Bright Hockey Center hosts the Harvard hockey teams, and the Murr Center serves both as a home for Harvard's squash and tennis teams as well as a strength and conditioning center for all athletic sports.

As of 2006, there were 41 Division I intercollegiate varsity sports teams for women and men at Harvard, more than at any other NCAA Division I college in the country. As with other Ivy League universities, Harvard does not offer athletic scholarships.

Harvard's athletic rivalry with Yale is intense in every sport in which they meet, coming to a climax each fall in their annual American Football meeting, which dates back to 1875 and is usually called simply The Game. Yale's victory in 2006 ended a five-year winning streak for Harvard. While Harvard's football team is no longer one of the country's best (it won the Rose Bowl in 1920) as it often was a century ago during football's early days, it, along with Yale, has influenced the way the game is played. In 1903, Harvard Stadium introduced a new era into football with the first-ever permanent reinforced concrete stadium of its kind in the country. The sport eventually adopted the forward pass (invented by Yale coach Walter Camp) because of the stadium's structure.

Older than The Game by 23 years, the Harvard-Yale Regatta was the original source of the athletic rivalry between the two schools. It is held annually in June on the Thames river in eastern Connecticut. As of 2006, Harvard has won on the Thames in every varsity race since 1999. The Harvard Crew is considered to be one of the top teams in the country in rowing.

Today, Harvard fields top teams in several other sports, such as ice hockey (with a strong rivalry against Cornell), squash, and even recently won the NCAA title in Men's and Women's Fencing. Harvard also won the Intercollegiate Sailing Association National Championships in 2003. Harvard has several fight songs, the most played of which, especially at football games, are "Ten Thousand Men of Harvard" and "Harvardiana" ("Fair Harvard", while musically better known outside the university, is actually the alma mater). The Harvard University Band performs these fight songs and other cheers at football and hockey games.

Harvard-Radcliffe Television has footage from historical games and athletic events including the 2005 pep-rally before the Harvard-Yale Game. Harvard's official athletics website has more comprehensive information about Harvard's athletic facilities.

[edit] Library system and museums

The Harvard University Library System, centered in Widener Library in Harvard Yard and comprising over 90 individual libraries and over 15.3 million volumes, is the third largest library collection in the world, after the Library of Congress and the British Library. Harvard describes its library as the "largest academic library in the world."[7] Cabot Science Library, Lamont Library, and Widener Library are three of the most popular libraries for undergraduates to use, with easy access and central locations. Houghton Library is the primary repository for Harvard's rare books and manuscripts. America's oldest collection of maps, gazetteers, and atlases both old and new is stored in Pusey Library and open to the public. The largest collection of East-Asian language material outside of East Asia is held in the Harvard-Yenching Library.

Harvard operates several arts, cultural, and scientific museums:

* The Harvard Art Museums, including:

o The Fogg Museum of Art, with galleries featuring history of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present. Particular strengths are in Italian early Renaissance, British pre-Raphaelite, and 19th-century French art)

o The Busch-Reisinger Museum, formerly the Germanic Museum, covers central and northern European art.

o The Arthur M. Sackler Museum, which includes ancient, Asian, Islamic and later Indian art

* The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, specializing in the cultural history and civilizations of the Western Hemisphere

* The Semitic Museum.

* The Harvard Museum of Natural History complex, including:

o The Harvard University Herbaria, which contains the famous Blaschka Glass Flowers exhibit

o The Museum of Comparative Zoology

o The Harvard Mineralogical Museum

[edit] Admissions

Harvard's overall undergraduate acceptance rate for 2006 was 9.3%[8]. Harvard College's student population is almost equally balanced between male and female undergraduates, with women slightly outnumbering men in several of the most recent entering classes[9]. The median score on the SAT I was 1495 out of 1600 for the class of 2009[10]. Like other schools in the Ivy League, Harvard College does not offer athletic scholarships. The Class of 2010 had an 80% yield, the highest in the nation.[citation needed] The National Bureau of Economic Research study on Revealed Preference of U.S. Colleges showed that Harvard is the most preferred choice among high school seniors in matchups with other colleges.[11]

US News and World Report listed 2006 admissions percentages of 14.3% for the school of business, 4.5% for public health, 12.5% for engineering, 11.3% for law, 14.6% for education, and 4.9% for medicine.[12]. In September 2006, Harvard College announced that it would eliminate its early admissions program as of 2007, which university officials argued would lower the disadvantage that low-income and minority applicants are faced with in the competition to get into selective universities[13].

[edit] Harvard in fiction and popular culture

Love Story, by Harvard alumnus (and Yale professor) Erich Segal, the much-beloved and also much-ridiculed tearjerker of the 1970s, concerns a romance between a Harvard student and a Radcliffe student. The novel is deeply imbued with local color.[14] A current Harvard tradition is the annual showing of the film Love Story to incoming freshmen, during which the film is openly mocked by the Crimson Key Society, a tour-giving organization on campus.

Though Harvard has been featured in many U.S. films, including Stealing Harvard, Legally Blonde, The Firm, The Paper Chase, Good Will Hunting, With Honors, How High, Soul Man, and Harvard Man, the university has not allowed any movies to be filmed in campus buildings since Love Story in the 1960s; most films are shot in look-alike cities, such as Toronto, and colleges such as UCLA, Wheaton and Bridgewater State, although outdoor and aerial shots of Harvard's Cambridge campus are often used.[15] The graduation scene from With Honors was filmed in front of Foellenger Auditorium at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Also set at Harvard is the Korean hit TV series Love Story in Harvard[16], filmed at University of Southern California.

Robert Langdon, the main character in Dan Brown's novels The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons, is described as a Harvard "professor of symbology", although no such field exists at Harvard.[17] Pamela Thomas-Graham, an alumna of Harvard College, Business School and Law School and the former President %26amp; CEO of CNBC, has written 3 mystery novels featuring African-American Harvard economics professor Nikki Chase as the protagonist.[18]

The character Frasier Crane from the sitcoms Cheers and Frasier claimed to be a graduate of Harvard and Oxford University.[citation needed]

The student produced Harvard-Radcliffe Television show Ivory Tower [11] is set on the Harvard campus but is about fictional Harvard students.

The character Rory Gilmore on the CW television show Gilmore Girls wants to go to Harvard from an early age. In the third season, she is accepted to Harvard, but instead decides to attend Yale University.[citation needed]

In the 2005 film Green Street Hooligans, Elijah Wood plays character Matt Buckner who attends Harvard as a journalism student loses his place there because authorities find cocaine in his bedroom (which actually belongs to his roommate).[citation needed]

[edit] Overview of the campus

The main campus is centered on Harvard Yard in central Cambridge and extends into the surrounding Harvard Square neighborhood. The Harvard Business School and many of the university's athletics facilities, including Harvard Stadium, are located in Allston, on the other side of the Charles River from Harvard Square. Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health are located in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area in Boston.

Memorial Church

Memorial Church

Harvard Yard itself contains the central administrative offices and main libraries of the university, several academic buildings, Memorial Church, and the majority of the freshman dormitories. Sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduates live in twelve residential Houses, nine of which are south of Harvard Yard along or near the Charles River. The other three are located in a residential neighborhood half a mile northwest of the Yard at the Quadrangle, which formerly housed Radcliffe College students until Radcliffe merged its residential system with Harvard.

Radcliffe Yard, formerly the center of the campus of Radcliffe College (and now home of the Radcliffe Institute), is halfway between Harvard Yard and the Quadrangle, adjacent to the Graduate School of Education.

[edit] Satellite facilities

Apart from its major Cambridge/Allston and Longwood campuses, Harvard owns and operates Arnold Arboretum, in the Jamaica Plain area of Boston; the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, in Washington, D.C.; and the Villa I Tatti research center in Florence, Italy.

[edit] Major campus expansion

Throughout the past several years, Harvard has purchased large tracts of land in Allston, a short walk across the Charles River from Cambridge, with the intent of major expansion southward.[19] The university now owns approximately fifty percent more land in Allston than in Cambridge. Various proposals to connect the traditional Cambridge campus with the new Allston campus include new and enlarged bridges, a shuttle service and/or a tram. Ambitious plans also call for sinking part of Storrow Drive (at Harvard's expense) for replacement with park land and pedestrian access to the Charles River, as well as the construction of bike paths, and an intently planned fabric of buildings throughout the Allston campus. The institution asserts that such expansion will benefit not only the school, but surrounding community, pointing to such features as the enhanced transit infrastructure, possible shuttles open to the public, and park space which will also be publically accessible.

One of the foremost driving forces for Harvard's pending expansion is its goal of substantially increasing the scope and strength of its science and technology programs. The university plans to construct two 500,000 square foot (50,000 m²) research complexes in Allston, which would be home to several interdisciplinary programs, including the Harvard Stem Cell Institute and an enlarged Engineering department.

In addition, Harvard intends to relocate the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Harvard School of Public Health to Allston. The university also plans to construct several new undergraduate and graduate student housing centers in Allston, and it is considering large-scale museums and performing arts complexes as well.

[edit] History

"A prospect of the colleges in Cambridge in New England". Engraving by William Burgis from 1740.

"A prospect of the colleges in Cambridge in New England". Engraving by William Burgis from 1740.

Harvard's founding in 1636 came in the form of an act of the colony's Great and General Court. Thomas Dudley signed the charter of Harvard College when he was Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. By all accounts the chief impetus was to allow the mainly Cambridge educated Puritans on the Winthrop Fleet to provide training of their home-grown scholars and clergy so the Puritan colony would not need to rely on sending their sons to England's Oxford and Cambridge universities. Well-educated pastors were, "dreading," as a 1643 brochure put it, "to leave an illiterate Ministry to the Churches."[citation needed] In its first year, seven of the original nine students left to fight in the English Civil War.

Harvard was also founded as a school to educate American Indians in order to train them as ministers among their tribes. Harvard's Charter of 1650 calls for "the education of the English and Indian youth of this Country in knowledge and godliness."[20] Indeed, Harvard and missionaries to the local tribes were intricately connected. The first Bible to be printed in the entire North American continent was printed at Harvard in an Indian language, Massachusett. Termed the Eliot Bible since it was translated by John Eliot, this book was used to facilitate conversion of Indians, ideally by Harvard-educated Indians themselves. Harvard's first American Indian graduate, Caleb Cheeshahteaumuck from the Wampanoag tribe, was a member of the class of 1665.[20] Caleb and other students— English and American Indian alike— lived and studied in a dormitory known as the Indian College, which was founded in 1655 under then-President Charles Chauncy. In 1698 it was torn down owing to neglect. The bricks of the former Indian College were later used to build the first Stoughton Hall. Today a plaque on the SE side of Matthews Hall in Harvard Yard, the approximate site of the Indian College, commemorates the first American Indian students who lived and studied at Harvard University.

A stone Rhinoceros sculpture "Bessie" in front of the Biological Laboratories.

A stone Rhinoceros sculpture "Bessie" in front of the Biological Laboratories.

The connection to the Puritans can be seen in the fact that, for its first few centuries of existence, the Harvard Board of Overseers included, along with certain commonwealth officials, the ministers of six local congregations (Boston, Cambridge, Charlestown, Dorchester, Roxbury and Watertown), who today, although no longer so empowered, are still by custom allowed seats on the dais at commencement exercises.

Despite the Puritan atmosphere, from the beginning the intent was to provide a full liberal education such as that offered at European universities, including the rudiments of mathematics and science ('natural philosophy') as well as classical literature and philosophy.

In 1726, Thomas Hollis III, of London, endowed Harvard's first two chairs in any American educational institution, the Hollis Professorships of Divinity and of "Mathematicks and Experimental Philosophy". He also donated a shipment of scientific apparatus.

In 1755, Harvard's oldest endowed lectures, the prestigious Dudleian lectures on religion, were first held. During the Revolutionary War, General Washington and the Continental Army quartered in Harvard buildings and organized military exercises in Cambridge Common.

Between 1800 and 1870 a transformation of Harvard occurred which E. Digby Baltzell[21] calls "privatization." Harvard had prospered while Federalists controlled state government, but "in 1824 the federalist party was finally defeated forever in Massachusetts; the triumphant Jeffersonian-Republicans cut off all state funds." By 1870, the "magistrates and ministers" on the Board of Overseers had been completely "replaced by Harvard alumni drawn primarily from the ranks of Boston's upper-class business and professional community" and funded by private endowment.

During this period, Harvard experienced unparalleled growth that put it into a different category from other colleges. Ronald Story notes in 1850, Harvard's total assets were "five times that of Amherst and Williams combined, and three times that of Yale.... By 1850, it was a genuine university, 'unequalled in facilities,' as a budding scholar put it by any other institution in America—the 'greatest University,' said another, 'in all creation'"[22]. Story also notes that "all the evidence... points to the four decades from 1815 to 1855 as the era when parents, in Henry Adams's words, began 'sending their children to Harvard College for the sake of its social advantages'"[23]. Harvard was also an early leader in admitting ethnic and religious minorities. Stephen Steinberg, author of The Ethnic Myth, noted that "a climate of intolerance prevailed in many eastern colleges long before discriminatory quotas were contemplated" and noted that "Jews tended to avoid such campuses as Yale and Princeton, which had reputations for bigotry.... [while] under President Eliot's administration, Harvard earned a reputation as the most liberal and democratic of the Big Three, and therefore Jews did not feel that the avenue to a prestigious college was altogether closed"[24]. In 1870, one year into Eliot's term, Richard Theodore Greener became the first African-American to graduate from Harvard College. Seven years later, Louis Brandeis, the first Jewish justice on the Supreme Court, graduated from Harvard Law School.

Nevertheless, Harvard became the bastion of a distinctly Protestant elite—the so-called Boston Brahmin class—and continued to be so well into the 20th century. The social milieu of 1880s Harvard is depicted in Owen Wister's Philosophy 4, which contrasts the character and demeanor of two undergraduates who "had colonial names (Rogers, I think, and Schuyler)" with that of their tutor, one Oscar Maironi, whose "parents had come over in the steerage."[25]

Though Harvard ended required chapel in the mid-1880s, the school remained culturally Protestant, and fears of dilution grew as enrollment of immigrants, Catholics and Jews surged at the turn of the twentieth century. By 1908, Catholics made up nine percent of the freshman class, and between 1906 and 1922, Jewish enrollment at Harvard increased from six to twenty percent. In June 1922, under President Lowell, Harvard announced a Jewish quota. Other universities had done this surreptitiously. Lowell did it in a forthright way, and positioned it as means of combatting anti-Semitism, writing that "anti-Semitic feeling among the students is increasing, and it grows in proportion to the increase in the number of Jews.... when... the number of Jews was small, the race antagonism was small also."[26] The social milieu of 1940s Harvard is presented in Myron Kaufman's 1957 novel, Remember Me to God, which follows the life of a Jewish undergraduate as he attempts to navigate the shoals of casual anti-Semitism, be recognized as a "gentleman," and be accepted into "The Pudding."[27] Indeed, Harvard's discriminatory policies, both tacit and explicit, were partly responsible for the founding of Boston College in 1863[citation needed] and Brandeis University in nearby Waltham in 1948.[28]

Policies of exclusion were not limited to religious minorities. In 1920, "Harvard University maliciously persecuted and harassed" those it believed to be gay via a "Secret Court" led by Harvard President A. Lawrence Lowell. Summoned at the behest of a wealthy alumnus, the inquistions and expulsions carried out by this tribunal, in conjunction with the "vindictive tenacity of the university in ensuring that the stigmatization of the expelled students would persist throughout their productive lives" led to two suicides. Harvard President Lawrence Summers characterized the 1920 episode as "part of a past that we have rightly left behind", and "abhorrent and an affront to the values of our university".[29] Yet as late as the 1950s, Wilbur Bender, then the dean of admissions for Harvard College, was seeking better ways to "detect homosexual tendencies and serious psychiatric problems” in prospective students[30].

During the twentieth century, Harvard's international reputation grew as a burgeoning endowment and prominent professors expanded the university's scope. Explosive growth in the student population continued with the addition of new graduate schools and the expansion of the undergraduate program. Radcliffe College, established in 1879 as sister school of Harvard College, became one of the most prominent schools for women in the United States.

In the decades immediately after the Second World War, Harvard reformed its admissions policies as it sought students from a more diverse applicant pool. Whereas Harvard undergraduates had almost exclusively been white, upper-class alumni of select New England "feeder schools" such as Andover and Groton, increasing numbers of international, minority, and working-class students had, by the late 1960s, altered the ethnic and socio-economic makeup of the college[31]. Nonetheless, Harvard's undergraduate population remained predominantly male, with about four men attending Harvard College for every woman studying at Radcliffe[32]. Following the merger of Harvard and Radcliffe admissions in 1977, the proportion of female undergraduates steadily increased, mirroring a trend throughout higher education in the United States. Harvard's graduate schools, which had accepted females and other groups in greater numbers even before the college, also became more diverse in the post-war period.

Today, Harvard is considered one of the premier centers of higher learning in the world. Despite periods of reactionary sentiment in the past, the politics of Harvard's affiliates, in line with most of American academia, are generally liberal (center-left): Richard Nixon famously attacked it as the "Kremlin on the Charles". In 2004, the Harvard Crimson found that Harvard undergraduates favored Kerry over Bush by 73% to 19%, consistent with Kerry's margin in major eastern cities such as Boston and New York City[33]. While Harvard has sometimes been criticized as elitist and "hostile to progressive intellectuals" (Trumpbour), there have been both prominent conservatives and liberals who have attended the school. President George W. Bush graduated from the Harvard Business School while John F. Kennedy and Al Gore graduated from Harvard College. Today, there are both prominent conservative and prominent liberal voices among the faculty of the various schools, such as Martin Feldstein, Greg Mankiw and Alan Dershowitz.

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Destroyed by fire in the 1950s, Memorial Hall's ornate tower was rebuilt in 1999

Destroyed by fire in the 1950s, Memorial Hall's ornate tower was rebuilt in 1999

On February 21, 2006, president Lawrence Summers announced his intention to resign the presidency, effective June 30, 2006. His resignation came just one week before a second planned vote of no confidence by the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Former president Derek Bok now serves as interim president, as of July 1. Members of Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, which instructs graduate students in GSAS and undergraduates in Harvard College, had passed an earlier motion of "lack of confidence" in Summers' leadership on March 15, 2005 by a 218-185 vote, with 18 abstentions. The 2005 motion was precipitated by comments about the causes of gender demographics in academia made at a closed academic conference and leaked to the press.[34] In response, Summers convened two committees to study this issue: the Task Force on Women Faculty and the Task Force on Women in Science and Engineering. Summers had also pledged $50 million to support their recommendations and other proposed reforms.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Harvard, along with numerous other institutions of higher education across the United States and Canada, offered to take in students who were unable to attend universities and colleges that were closed for the fall semester. Twenty-five students were admitted to the College, and the Law School made similar arrangements. Tuition was not charged and housing was provided. [12]
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_Uni...

You can get more information about Harvard from this link.

Anyone who's been accepted into Harvard University?

2010-04-13T01:08:00.003-07:00

What was your final GPA in middle school... and did you get any B's?

Thank you.

Anyone who's been accepted into Harvard University?
Middle school is completely irrelevant to college admissions. Don't worry about your grades through grade 8... just work hard in grades 9-12!
Reply:my cousin got in. he plays for the harvard college basketball team. anyways he got straight A's except he always got a B+ for science.

Can anyone here tell me if Harvard University offers a BARTENDING course?

2010-04-13T01:08:00.002-07:00

hehe... yeah, I am serious

Can anyone here tell me if Harvard University offers a BARTENDING course?
Not likely

but look here

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/registrar/co...
Reply:no but new england in boston having a bartendering course
Reply:im not sure, but i want to find out too
Reply:My respect for Harvard would go up if they do.

tooth fairy

I wanna do .my MBA in harvard university so i need guidance?

2010-04-13T01:08:00.001-07:00

I DONT KNOW EVEN WHEN AND WHERE I SHOULD GET APPLICATIONS FOR GMAT SO INEED SOME GUIDANCE TO PREPARE

I wanna do .my MBA in harvard university so i need guidance?
FIrst of all, I would think you need very good grades and recommendations to get into Harvard business school. Check out your local bookstore(borders, barnes and noble, etc.) and go to the reference section. They should have a bunch of reference books for the GMAT. Those books should give you some info on how and when to apply. try these:

http://www.amazon.com

http://www.borders.com

http://www.bn.com
Reply:Sorry, dude, King Fitz is correct, you'll never get into Harvard if you can't figure that out for yourself. Unless you are in the Bush family then no problem.
Reply:you won't find the answer you need here

most people are clueless
Reply:If you need guidance go to a state college, Harvard will eat you alive.

Anyone here who's been to Harvard University?

2010-04-13T01:08:00.000-07:00

How was it like? Was it too tough? Very strict professors? Please share your experiences. Thanks!

Anyone here who's been to Harvard University?
You do not belong at Harvard unless you are very smart, very well prepared and willing to work hard. When you arrive every kid you see was one of the five or ten smartest kids in his or her high school. They are all the kids who used to bust the curve when they were in the AP classes. And probably every one of them has something special about him/her that makes them stand out as passionate, capable and determined. The professors are nice people but they expect nothing less than the best from all their students all the time. If you are not totally prepared for that, don't waste your money applying - even if you get in, you won't like it!
Reply:all universities are the same... what makes harvard different is that it is HARVARD! ;-)
Reply:Honestly no but I've seen the movie Soul Man about a hundred times :).
Reply:I been on the campus a few times to take a tour (wishful thinking). And I cant explain it, but when your on it, its almost as if you feel smarter and more important. Maybe its because its where so many former presidents went and because there are most likely some future presidents there. Plus the campus is beautiful.