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You can afford to go to Harvard.

Harvard was named “Best Value” by US News. In fact, close to 60% of Harvard families pay an average of only $12,000 per year due to a revolutionary financial aid program. About 20% pay nothing!

You can get undergraduate research

funding at Harvard for both term-

time and summer projects. Lots of it! This past year, more than 1,500 students participated in undergraduate research, receiving a total of more than $5,000,000 in project funding—and that’s not counting internships and mentorships.

You can enjoy the excitement of

America’s premier “college town.” You just need twelve minutes to take the subway from Harvard Square into the heart of downtown Boston. And you’ll love all the bookstores, cafes, restaurants, shops, and theaters right here in Cambridge.

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Being a proud member of Adams House provides not only friends and mentors, but also a diverse family and a place to call home. —Haley Adams ’15, Illinois

Our students represent all regions of the United States and over 80 foreign countries. You

and your classmates will embody a panorama of interests and aspirations. You’ll have goals and you’ll work hard, but you’ll also have time to relax and enjoy the company of friends. We designed residential life with those purposes in mind.

During freshman year, historic Harvard Yard will be your home. Surrounded by other first-year students, living together in the very heart of campus, you’ll be steps away from the world’s leading university library, state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, and a renowned faculty dedicated equally to teaching and research.

As a sophomore, you’ll move into a House. These are residential colleges, where students live, dine, study, plan events, play intramural sports, and become part of a tight, supportive community that includes faculty and advisors. For many Harvard students, the Houses represent the most rewarding elements of both social and academic life.

At some point in your Harvard career, people will ask you which is the best House at Harvard College. The answer will be easy: your House.

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You can study over 80 languages

at Harvard. Harvard offers a large array of languages, including over 20 African languages and nearly a dozen Near Eastern ones. You can study languages ranging from Chinese, Arabic, and Russian to Classical Nahuatl, Old Irish, and Yoruba.

You can savor the collections at the

Harvard museums. In fact, with 5,334,500 pieces, it might take you all four years to explore them.

You can fit a football field in the clean

room of the Laboratory for Integrated

Science and Engineering. There’s room for it—although you may not want to mix football with some of the most sophisticated tools and equipment for nanoscale science in the country. There also are 520,000 square feet of classrooms, lecture halls, and research laboratories in the new Northwest Science Building.

You can make friendships that will

last a lifetime. In your House, on the field, around a seminar table, across a pizza, you’ll meet and get to know people who will enrich your thinking, your life, and your career.


Harvard College is more than the sum of its many celebrated parts. It is, most of all, a home—a place where you can belong. History tells us that each college experience is different. Maybe so. But at Harvard, there are certain

experiences everyone will share. And a strong, personal sense of community is one of them.

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

Are you looking for a college with resources? We have these: 70 individual libraries, a

3,000-acre forest research station, 12 teaching museums, a 265-acre arboretum, 24 campus buildings devoted to science and research, multiple theaters and performance spaces, and over 400 student organizations. For starters. You’ll also be able to cross-register at most of Harvard’s graduate and professional schools (there are ten), as well as at MIT, which is just down the street.

In Cambridge, you’ll find an environment that combines history and colonial charm with all the energy of a modern urban setting. At your fingertips will be legendary Harvard Square, home to popular restaurants, cafes, theaters, and, of course, bookstores. Across the Charles River is Boston, one of America’s leading cities. Go watch the Boston Red Sox, the Celtics, the Bruins, or the Patriots! Also, within easy reach are Atlantic beaches, cozy seaside villages from Cape Cod to Maine, ski slopes, forests, and historic sites.

More to see, more to do. For nearly four hundred years, students have thrived in America’s premier college town.

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African and African American StudiesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsAstrophysicsBiomedical EngineeringChemical and Physical BiologyChemistryChemistry and PhysicsClassicsComputer ScienceEarth and Planetary SciencesEast Asian StudiesEconomicsElectrical Engineering Engineering SciencesEnglishEnvironmental Science and Public PolicyFolklore and MythologyGermanic Languages and LiteraturesGovernmentHistoryHistory and LiteratureHistory and ScienceHistory of Art and ArchitectureHuman Developmental and Regenerative BiologyHuman Evolutionary BiologyLinguisticsLiterature (Comparative Literature)MathematicsMechanical Engineering Molecular and Cellular BiologyMusicNear Eastern Languages and CivilizationsNeurobiologyOrganismic and Evolutionary BiologyPhilosophyPhysicsPsychologyReligion, Comparative Study ofRomance Languages and LiteraturesSlavic Languages and LiteraturesSocial StudiesSociologySouth Asian Studies Special and Joint ConcentrationsStatisticsVisual and Environmental StudiesWomen, Gender, and Sexuality, Studies of

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I have had the opportunity to interact with my professor in the lab and beyond. Discussing evolutionary theory with him (even on our weekend runs) has contributed to an incredible mentorship and intellectual experience. —Omar Mesina ’14, Illinois

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Incredible range, depth, and variety will characterize your Harvard academic experience. World-renowned for the quality

of our teaching and research, the College will supply you with the tools to build a highly individualized and rewarding undergraduate course of study.

Our academic life by the numbers:12 = median course size3,500+ courses 450+ General Education classes120+ Freshman Seminars80+ ancient and modern languages45+ undergraduate concentrations400+ Freshman Advisers45+ secondary fields7:1 student to faculty ratio

We hope you like shopping, because Harvard students do lots of it. Shopping for classes, that is.

At Harvard College, you aren’t required to pre-register for courses. Instead, you get to spend a full week at the beginning of each semester sitting in on classes and determining how well a class fits with your goals and needs. Shopping period gives students the welcome flexibility to make important academic decisions with confidence, genuine interest, and direction.

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rIt’s very satisfying, and indeed inspiring, to work with the young people we will be depending on to confront and solve the scientific problems that will determine our destiny. It’s made me feel incredibly optimistic about the future. — Jene Golovchenko, Rumford Professor of Physics and

Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics

Harvard knows that the 21st-century scientist or engineer will need to master more than

just one field of study. A grounding in economics, government, history, and a mix of other academic disciplines will be needed to solve many of modern society’s increasingly complex problems.

Harvard science and engineering programs promote learning across disciplines. They also create a climate for close collaboration between students and faculty. Equipped with cutting-edge facilities and a spirit of innovation, Harvard College hopes to educate—with depth and breadth—the next generation of leaders in science and technology.

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Chances are that as a Harvard student you will participate in some form of athletics and recreation on

campus—nearly 80% of our students do! Our extensive athletic facilities include the nation’s oldest football stadium (which looks a lot like Rome’s Coliseum), modern strength/condition rooms and aerobic studios, an ice rink, and beautiful boat houses along the river—all in constant use.

Harvard has the nation’s largest Division I athletic program, with 42 sports and nearly 1,300 athletes, but you don’t have to be a varsity athlete to get involved. You can match your level of skill/interest by participating on teams ranging from varsity and junior varsity to club, intramural, or recreational. Or come be a spectator and cheer on the Harvard Crimson!

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Harvard has…_ won 138 national or NCAA

Championships;_ won a combined 372 Ivy League

Championships;_ been represented at every modern

Olympic Games.

Traveling to Spain for the Varsity Swim Team’s training trip was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The best part wasn’t the destination—it was doing everything with the most inspiring teammates who have become my closest friends. —Shori Hijikata ’16, Australia

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If you’re an artist—of sight, sound, or movement (or perhaps all three together)—you will flourish here. At

Harvard, you will find the following: ...in musicfive orchestras, chamber music and choral ensembles, several jazz bands and combos, a wind ensemble, a gospel choir, a glee club, numerous a cappella and madrigal groups… ...in the visual artsart studios, a print workshop, ceramics studios, darkrooms, woodworking shops, workshops in drawing, painting, pottery, photography, sculpture, and filmmaking… ...in media and journalisma daily student newspaper, a weekly newspaper, several political newspapers and magazines, humor magazines, ethnic and cultural publications, a student-run radio station, television programs, a yearbook, and countless web-based projects… ...in drama and dancemore than 60 student productions a year; the Loeb Drama Center (with credit / non-credit courses in acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, and design); the Harvard College Dance Center (credit / non-credit classes in modern dance, ballet, jazz, tap, choreography, and improvisation); and 20 student dance companies. Even if you’re not an artist yet, consider the possibilities. They’re exciting.

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In high school, I didn’t have time in my schedule for visual arts with all of the music and language courses I was taking. At Harvard, I can commit myself to those passions and additionally explore photography, printmaking, and stenciling. It’s pretty cool. —Sarah Reid ’15, Vermont


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Harvard has been devoted to public service since its founding in 1636. Originally established

to provide a learned ministry to America’s colonies, the College has maintained a steadfast commitment to advancing society through meaningful individual and collective participation in service. You can become part of this tradition and make an impact on today—and tomorrow.

The Phillips Brooks House Association has stood as the leading public service organization on campus for the past 100 years. Entirely student-run, community-based, and non-profit, PBHA annually draws 60% of all Harvard students to its projects. Currently, PBHA is host to more than eighty-five different public service programs. We bet there’s at least one that’s perfect for you. And if not, you can start one of your own. Phillips Brooks House began with only six.

Some PBHA programs:Youth Prison Tutoring / Pets as Therapy / Chinatown ESL / Harvard Square Homeless Shelter / Environmental Action Committee / South Boston Big Sib / Strong Women Strong Girls / Harvard Emerging Literacy Program / Peer Health Exchange

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Our after-school programs at PBHA help local children gain confidence and skills, empowering them to succeed on their future paths. I may not be there to see them grow up, but I enjoy knowing I’ve made a difference. —Jose Magana ’15, California


Throughout your four years, you’ll participate in numerous social events with both students and

faculty. They will add depth and texture to your Harvard experience.

A few worth highlighting:Freshman Dance YardfestFreshman MusicalHousing DayHarvard-Yale Football Game Head of The Charles Regatta Cultural Rhythms Arts First House Formal Dances Masters Receptions and Teas Faculty Lunches and Dinners

Housing Day is one of my favorite holidays. Having upperclassmen enthusiastically welcome you into your future House marks a stepping stone in your Harvard career. Then, as an upperclassman, you in turn get to shower freshmen with love and acceptance. It’s exciting and fun!—Jayshlyn Acevedo ’14, Virginia

My friends and I occasionally scream, “Yardfest!” throughout the year in order to communicate that we are having a BLAST just like we did at the actual Yardfest. Great food, great music, and great company—the three ingredients to happiness.—Jeanie Nguyen ’14, California

Cultural Rhythms showcases performance groups on campus, featuring Mariachi Veritas, the Harvard Breakers, and the Kuumba Singers, among many others. It’s an incredible afternoon that is symbolic of what I love about being a student here—constantly being exposed to new people, their talents, and their interests.—Kemie Iko ’14, Virginia

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I felt so proud and excited as I stood in the stands at the annual Harvard-Yale football game, cheering wildly with the hundreds of other Harvard students as we watched our team dominate the field. —Rebecca Ramos ’17, Washington

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d e a d L i n e s : early action

regular decision

Common Application or Universal College Application

As soon as possible or by November 1

As soon as possible or by January 1

Secondary School Report and two letters of recommendation

November 1 or October 15 if possible

January 1 or December 15 if possible

Initial components of the financial aid application (using best estimates)

November 1 February 1

All financial aid application materials, including tax and income documentation

March 1 March 1

Notification date for applicants

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www.admissions.college.harvard.edu

Admission: what are we looking for?

At Harvard College, we hope to enroll

students who will educate each other

within a variety of campus settings—

academic, extracurricular, and social.

Some admission candidates will

demonstrate extraordinary promise in

academic or research endeavors. Some

will show uncommon talent in other

areas, such as leadership, performing

arts, or athletics. Most of our students

combine the best of both scholastic

and extracurricular achievement.

Personal qualities—integrity, maturity,

strength of character, and concern for

others—also will play an important

part in our evaluations.

Financial aid: removing economic barriers

We bring the best people to Harvard,

regardless of their ability to pay.

About 70% of our students receive

some form of aid, with close to 60%

receiving need-based scholarships.

Applying for financial aid does not

jeopardize any student’s chance for

admission, including international

applicants. Indeed, the Admissions

committee may respond favorably

to evidence that a candidate has

overcome significant obstacles,

financial or otherwise. All of Harvard’s

financial aid is awarded on the basis of

demonstrated financial need—there

are no academic, athletic, or merit-

based awards. Harvard meets the

demonstrated need of every student

for all four years.

Our financial aid program requires

no contribution from Harvard families

with annual incomes below $65,000 and

asks an average of no more than 10%

of income from the majority of families

receiving financial aid. In addition,

even families with incomes greater than

$150,000 are eligible for aid depending

on their particular circumstances,

such as multiple children in college

or unusual medical or other essential

Photography: Rachel Brown / Brooks Canaday / Jon Chase / Charles Gauthier / Sebastian Gomez / Eliza Grinnell / Justin Ide / Rose Lincoln / Stephanie Mitchell / Kris Snibbe / Kristyn Ulanday / The Harvard Crimson / Freshman Dean’s OfficeConcept/design: Sametz Blackstone Associates, Boston

Printed on paper manufactured with a minimum of 10% post-consumer recovered fiber.

Harvard’s financial aid package truly exceeded my expectations. Harvard was so generous that they even gave me money for a winter coat, something I definitely needed coming from the South! —Jasmine Burnett ’16, Georgia

Get an estimate of your financial aid on our Net Price Calculator. college.harvard.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator

Harvard College • Office of Admissions and Financial Aid86 Brattle Street • Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

Harvard’s generous financial aid package ended up being the most affordable option for my family. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to come here and learn from amazing professors and peers. I have fully immersed myself into the Harvard community, knowing that the College is committed to ensuring that my education is affordable. —Herman Bhupal ’16, North Carolina


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