What do all Harvard students have in common?
Smart or Sensible. Most ivy league universities prefer students who are not only academically strong, but are also smart. They are also judging your common sense and IQ, not just your grades or test scores. Harvard does mention that usually, students who get good school grades also exhibit a high IQ.
What type of person does Harvard want?
In our admissions process, we give careful, individual attention to each applicant. We seek to identify students who will be the best educators of one another and their professors—individuals who will inspire those around them during their College years and beyond.
What are the requirements for an extension school degree at Harvard?
Because of its focus on the adult learner, Harvard requires Extension School degree students to have earned their high school diploma or equivalent five years before enrolling. About 70\% of Extension School courses are offered online, but students must take at least four courses on campus, with weekend, January, and summer options.
What is the Harvard Extension Student Association?
The Harvard Extension Student Association (HESA) is the umbrella organization for all student groups at the Extension School, including organizations such as the Harvard Extension Business Society, the Harvard Extension Veterans Organization, and many others. Degree candidates are voting members of HESA. Visit the HESA website for more information.
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.
How can I enter the US with a Harvard student visa?
If you need a student visa from Harvard University to enter the United States, your only option to complete the on-campus requirement is through Harvard Summer School. Because the Summer School has a full-time residential program option, the school offers the I-20 certificate for the F-1 student visa.