Carys Thaxton - Post Secondary Presentation

By: Carys Thaxton Harvard Univsersity Harvard College

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION: What is Harvard like? Harvard is 5.076 acres, with 12 residential Houses and 14 museums. The Harvard Museum of Natural History is the largest in the world. Harvard University was founded in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts by the Massachusetts General Court.

Student Life TRADITIONS The Game - an infamous Yale vs. Harvard football game Yardfest - an all-day celebration in the yard that includes music, art, food, and more! Housing Day - the week before Spring Break, first-years learn their housing assignments! Visitas - admitted students spend a few days on campus YardFest 2017

ADMISSION: What are the requirements? Deadline for Early Action: Nov. 1 SAT/ACT: Application: Jan 1. Requires an GPA: 1460 SAT/ACT score 4.18 75 of 1460 or Requires a 4.18 higher GPA at least FEE: $75 application fee A Midyear report is required. This year, the 2,009 people are accepted each admission year out of 43.330. essay will be about additional intellectual activities you’ve done that were not previously mentioned!

TUITION: ● Non-Resident: $60,730/year Off-Campus Housing: up to $5000 apartments Meal Plans: $725-1,850/sem Financial Aid offered: Harvard will assess your need Scholarships for financial aid Payment Plans based on your Loans application and Student Employment, etc. offer it accordingly. $ Financial aid is easy to come by if it is necessary.

➳ Harvard has over 450 student organizations and offers on-campus full time jobs: perfect for socializing and making new friends! More About ➳ Fraternities and Harvard! sororities are offered by students. And why it’s the perfect school for you. ➳ Harvard has grocery stores, museums, shopping centers, theatres, and more all within a few miles! ➳ Harvard has excellent professors and students for guidance at any time.

Personal Interest Harvard has endless courses for every pathway they offer. They have incredible professors and students. They have an abundance of clubs and organizations for meeting new people. The campus is huge and there’s always more to see, more to learn! Financial aid is easy to receive.