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Can you get into Harvard from the UK?

We welcome applications from all over the world. Our admissions and financial aid processes are the same for all applicants - regardless of nationality or citizenship.
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Can you transfer to Harvard from UK?

Yes. All transfer applicants, including international students, are eligible to apply for need-based financial aid. Transfer applicants should follow the prospective student financial aid application instructions.
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How to get into Ivy League from UK?

Key Expectations for Ivy League Admissions
  1. Academic performance (GPA and academic rigor)
  2. Test scores.
  3. Personal essays.
  4. Extracurriculars.
  5. Recommendation letters.
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Can non US citizens go to Harvard?

We welcome nearly 4,000 international students from 120 countries around the world seeking opportunities to study part time at Harvard University each year and would love to have you join us.
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How much does Harvard cost UK students?

In 2023/24, the total cost per year of attending Harvard College for a UK student, including tuition, fees, room & board, books, travel, and personal expenses is between $82,950 – $87,450 depending on the amount spent on non-fixed items such as travel.
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How To Get Into Harvard (from England)

What GPA is required for Harvard?

The GPA requirements for Harvard University are between 3.9 to 4.1. You will need an incredibly high GPA and will likely be graduating at the top of their class in order to get into Harvard University.
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What is the easiest Harvard program to get into?

Harvard Divinity School, Harvard School of Education and arguably Harvard Law School are the "easiest" if you don't consider Harvard Extension that is actually "easy" to get in, hard to get out. Of course, it all depends on what exactly you want to do.
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How do you get a 100 percent scholarship to Harvard?

Harvard does not offer any merit-based aid, and no full-ride scholarships. However, they do meet 100% of demonstrated financial need. So, if you have a high need, such as an auto-zero EFC on the FAFSA, you might qualify for almost a full ride.
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Is Harvard Summer school free?

Cost & Aid

Tuition for adult and college students courses (both credit and non-credit) at Harvard Summer School in 2024 is: 4-credit course: $3,700. 8-credit course: $7,400.
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Is Oxford better than Harvard?

Harvard is ranked second in National Universities, first in Global Universities by U.S. News, and first by the Round University Ranking, while Oxford is ranked first in Best Global Universities in Europe, fifth in Best Global Universities by U.S. News, and second by the QS World University Rankings.
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Is Oxford better than Ivy League?

Cambridge and Oxford are tough to beat in name recognition. Among laymen in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America, Cambridge and Oxford are better than all the Ivy League schools. In North America, Harvard, Yale, and Princeton are more recognized than Cambridge and Oxford, but the other Ivies are not.
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Why is Oxford not Ivy League?

Oxford, however, is in England and thus not a member of the Ivy League athletic conference. Oxford was founded before the Europeans discovered the Americas, making it older than all of the Ivies. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Oxford University held the top spot from 2017 to 2021.
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Does Harvard accept O levels?

Most students take their O-levels at 16, and still have two years of secondary school to get through as they do their A-levels at 17 or 18. You can apply to any school at 16, but Oxford, MIT, Harvard, Cambridge, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, etc. will all expect you to have done A-levels (or Pre-U, or IB, or Abitur, etc.
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What UK grades do you need for Harvard?

Admitted students typically will have excellent grades: GCSE: Grades 7-9 (numbered system), or A/A* (lettered system) AS levels (where taken): Grades A/A* A Levels: Grades A/A*
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Can someone from the UK go to an American university?

To study in the USA, all students must apply directly to their chosen institution and sit a multiple choice admission exam. Most universities require students to sit SAT or ACT exams. They can be taken in test centres around the UK and cost roughly £50 each.
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Is Harvard free if you make less than 100k?

If your family's income is less than $85,000, you'll pay nothing. For families who earn between $85,000 and $150,000, the expected contribution is between zero and ten percent of your annual income. Families who earn more than $150,000 may still qualify for financial aid.
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Has anyone ever gotten a full ride to Harvard?

Noel Mendez learned last month he had been accepted into Harvard University on a full-ride scholarship. Mendez is the first person in his family to go to college and plans to study computer science and possibly business with a goal of working for a major company or starting his own, says Del Valle ISD.
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What happens if you get into Harvard but can't afford it?

Because we want to bring the best people to Harvard regardless of their financial circumstances, we follow two important principles: Need-blind admissions. Your financial need and your aid application will never affect your chance of being admitted to Harvard. 100% need-based aid.
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Can I get into Harvard with a 1.0 GPA?

For example, Harvard states they don't have a minimum GPA requirement, but the average GPA of students accepted to Harvard is 3.9, and the average MCAT score is 520.59.
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What is the lowest GPA Harvard will accept?

Even though the average weighted GPA for Harvard is 4.2, this is still an average. Successful applicants may have scores that fall well above or below that figure. That means you won't automatically be rejected if your GPA is under 4.0. Some say that the lowest GPA accepted to Harvard is about 3.0 (weighted).
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How do you realistically get into Harvard?

How to increase your chances of getting into Harvard?
  1. Apply Early. Take advantage of Early Action and apply to Harvard early. ...
  2. Take Rigorous Courses & Score Well. ...
  3. Submit your SAT/ACT Scores. ...
  4. Demonstrate leadership and community involvement. ...
  5. Write a strong personal essay.
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Will a 5.0 GPA get me into Harvard?

Most students admitted to Harvard have an unweighted GPA of 4.18 or above, so you'll need to have at least a 4.2 to be seriously evaluated. To meet the Harvard requirements, you'll have to score primarily A's on your high school courses.
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What is a 5.0 GPA?

It indicates that the student only took coursework with a 5.0 grade point average and received all A's (or A+'s). However, when classes are weighted, perfect straight-A grades can result in a 5.0 instead of a standard 4.0. (or even higher).
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Is a 5.0 GPA good enough for Harvard?

To have the best shot of getting in, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1580 SAT or a 36 ACT. You should also have a 4 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score.
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