What is it like to study at the Harvard Extension School?

What is it like to study at the Harvard Extension School?

The Harvard Extension School has a rigorous process that makes students prove they can do the work before they are admitted, but the others are among the most highly selective undergraduate and graduate programs in the United States. Students are in classrooms with other high-achievers, which raises the level of discourse and focus.

What do employers look for when hiring a Harvard student?

Aside from the Harvard or Harvard Extension School brand, there are a few factors employers typically consider: It depends on the person and what else he or she brings to the table in terms of job experience, specific technical/work skills, and whether or not he or she will be a good fit for the team.

Is Harvard University’s continuing education program unique?

Not that this makes Harvard unique by any means. Similar continuing education programs exist among Ivy brethren Penn, Columbia, and Brown, while Yale offers the Eli Whitney track for nontraditional undergraduates.

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.

What scholarships are available at Harvard Extension School?

State Funds. 1 Harvard Extension School Grant. Harvard Extension School provides grant funding for admitted degree candidates based on the following criteria: 2 Harvard Extension School Grant for the Premedical Program. 3 Faculty of Arts and Sciences Special Student Scholarship. 4 Kwan Fong Scholarship. 5 Federal Pell Grant.

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.

What GPA do you need to get into Harvard Extension School?

Harvard Extension School offers grant funding for admitted premedical candidates who have completed a minimum of two premedical courses and maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher. To be considered, candidates must have met the priority deadline and demonstrate financial need.

Can I study on an F-1 visa at Harvard Extension School?

If you obtain an I-20 from Harvard Summer School for an F-1 visa, it is not possible to continue studying on the F-1 at Harvard Extension School. Students must earn a grade of B, B+, A-, or A in a certificate course in order to have it count toward the certificate.

How can I participate in the Harvard Extension School Career Fair?

You can also participate in our annual Harvard Extension School Career Fair, held during the spring semester. As a student at Harvard Extension School, you can utilize any of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Harvard libraries with your class participant library card. Visit our Library Resources page for more information.