Can I go to Harvard if I live in England?

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 get into Harvard from England?

British students have a better chance of getting into Harvard than the average applicant. Nearly 9% of the Britons that applied to the Harvard class of 2014 were accepted, compared to 6.9% overall.
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Is it easy to get into Harvard from UK?

Harvard (and top US schools in general) have the lowest acceptance rates in the world and from the UK last year, Harvard received over 900 applications and they gave out 3 offers.
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How much does it cost to go to Harvard from UK?

In 2021/22, 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 $78,000 – $82,000 depending on the amount spent on non-fixed items such as travel. (For a detailed breakdown of the cost of attendance, click here.)
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What British grades do you need to get into Harvard?

Admitted students typically will have excellent grades: GCSE: Grades 7-9 (numbered system), or A/A* (lettered system) Scottish National 5s: Grades A/B. AS levels (where taken): Grades A/A*
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How To Get Into Harvard (from England)



What age do you go to Harvard?

Students must be 18 years of age at time of registration. Undergraduate degree program application. Refer to the ALB program eligibility requirements for full details.
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Do I need straight A's to get into Harvard?

With a GPA of 4.18, Harvard requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants. Furthermore, you should be taking hard classes - AP or IB courses - to show that college-level academics is a breeze.
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How does a UK student get into Harvard?

Applicants can distinguish themselves for admission in a number of ways. Some show unusual academic promise through experience or achievements in study or research. Many are “well rounded” and have contributed in various ways to the lives of their schools or communities.
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Can UK citizens study in USA?

UK students and graduates can apply for a range of exchange opportunities with the Fulbright Commission's Fulbright Awards Programme. You can attend a US institution to pursue a postgraduate degree or lecture and conduct research in the USA.
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How can my child get into Harvard?

10 tips to improve your child's chances of getting into Harvard
  1. Make sure your child is on-board with the chosen university. ...
  2. Don't rule out other options. ...
  3. Learn more about the university. ...
  4. Visit the university. ...
  5. Contact alumni. ...
  6. Start early. ...
  7. Choose courses carefully. ...
  8. Sign up for extracurriculars.
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Is Oxford better than Harvard?

Harvard is ranked #2 in National Universities and #1 in Global Universities by U.S. News, and #1 by the Round University Ranking. Oxford is ranked #1 in Best Global Universities in Europe and #5 in Best Global Universities by U.S. News, and #2 by the QS World University Rankings.
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Can you go to Harvard at any age?

Anyone can go to Harvard.
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Where is Harvard in UK?

In the Heart of Cambridge, a heartbeat away from Boston

It truly is the best of both worlds. Nestled in Cambridge on the banks of the Charles River, Harvard is surrounded by one-of-a-kind shops, international restaurants, bookstores, cafés, theaters and about fifty other colleges and universities.
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How can I get into Harvard after 12?

After 12th, what are the requirements to get admission in Harvard...
  1. Score atleast 85% and above in class 12th.
  2. Take the SAT and score atleast 2100+
  3. Take the TOEFL and score atleast 100+
  4. Community service is recommended but not required.
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Is Harvard FREE?

Attending Harvard costs upwards of $51,000 in tuition fees for the 2021-2022 academic year. The school provides lucrative financial aid packages to many of its students through its large endowment fund. Most students whose families make less than $65,000 attended Harvard for free in the most recent academic year.
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What kind of students get into Harvard?

Harvard Admissions – SAT, ACT, GPA, and Class Rank

Ninety-three percent had earned a place in the top 10% of their graduating high school class and the average GPA was 4.18. Just shy of 93% of successful applicants possessed an unweighted GPA of 3.75 or higher.
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Is UK school harder than American?

Pace. In the case of the British curriculum, it can be found that in primary/secondary school, the level of learning in the U.K. school system was considerably higher. The students have in-depth knowledge of each topic taught in each stage.
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Is US or UK education better?

Trying to decide which education system is better American or British is a tough call. The two countries share a rich tradition of higher education quality according to world university ranking. In fact, according to the statistics, top 200 universities in the world are in both US and UK.
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How do I get a full scholarship to Harvard?

Scholarships & Grants

Because Harvard is committed to affordability, our scholarships are designed to cover 100% of your demonstrated financial need. Here is our process: First we determine your award by establishing your parent contribution. Then we factor in student employment and any outside awards you've received.
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Can anyone attend Harvard?

ANYBODY CAN GO TO HARVARD

Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts is arguably the most prestigious university in the world. The quality of instruction there is very good. Furthermore, it is in the middle of the greater Boston area, a beautiful and stimulating place to be.
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Does Harvard accept 3 years?

Three-Year Degrees

Ordinarily, only four-year bachelor's degrees are considered acceptable for eligibility to our graduate program. Three-year degrees, including those earned from schools participating in the Bologna process, are considered on a case-by-case basis, as are two-year degrees.
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Is Harvard expensive?

According to Harvard's website, tuition costs for the 2019-2020 school year total $47,730, fees are $4,195, and room and board costs $17,682 for a subtotal of billed costs of $69,607.
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Does Harvard send everyone letters?

The case of Harvard University

The university sends out recruitment letters based on students' standardised test scores – it sent out over 114,000 letters to admit just over 2,000 students for its class of 2018 – but we found that it used substantially different score cut-offs by race or ethnicity.
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