Is the Harvard Extension School degree worth it?
It depends on the person’s network. As for the brand: It is quite good in academic circles (see Harvard Extension School success stories from the past year). However, the Harvard Extension School degree is not an automatic signal to “hire this person because he/she has ‘Harvard’ in his educational background.”
Does Harvard have a program for military veterans?
It’s also worth noting that Harvard is a member of Service to School’s VetLink program, which provides advising and support to veterans throughout the college application process. Don’t let the application fee prevent you from applying – we automatically waive the application fee for ALL U.S. military veteran applicants.
Is the Harvard University Extension Program elitist?
The Harvard University Extension program offers Graduate and Undergraduate degrees that require on campus time. You sit in the same classrooms as “regular” Harvard students and you put in the same time. By claiming that you somehow have earned a “different” type of Harvard degree is underhanded and seriously elitist.
Does Harvard College waive the application fee for military veterans?
Don’t let the application fee prevent you from applying – we automatically waive the application fee for ALL U.S. military veteran applicants. Harvard College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Veterans typically receive benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, in addition to the Post 9/11 GI Bill® programs.
Should I list “Harvard Extension School” on my resume?
HES grads should be proud of what they have accomplished and be proud to list “Harvard Extension School” on their resumes.
What happened to Extension School degrees?
Until about 30 years ago, there were relatively few Extension School degrees granted – maybe a few dozen every year, including the now-defunct associates degree. The focus of the degree programs was far more limited, particularly for the graduate degrees.