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Harvard at a Glance

Dunster House

Dunster House Dunster is one of the two original dorms at Harvard
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Location:
Cambridge, MA
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$37,012
Out-of-State Tuition:
$37,012
Room & Board:
$12,308
Average Financial Aid:
$32,850
Full-Time Undergrads:
7,200
Part-Time Undergrads:
3,000
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.harvard.edu
Admissions Website:
www.admissions.college.harvard.edu
Financial Aid Website:
www.fao.fas.harvard.edu
Application Deadline:
January 1
Acceptance Rate:
8 %
Admission Difficulty:
Very Hard
Average SAT Scores:
2100–2390
Average ACT Scores:
31–34

Best Things

  • Access to the best professors and minds of our time.
  • The student motivation and ambition on campus is contagious.
  • The opportunity to pursue literally any interest you might have.
  • Alumni are eager to help undergraduates find jobs and internships.
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • People often focus too much on future careers and making money, and sometimes lose track of enjoying the present.
  • Professors are brilliant, but tracking them down for a one-on-one conversation requires a degree of patience.
  • Classes are difficult, and it is impossible to do all the work for a given class, so you must choose wisely when deciding how to structure work time.
  • During exam period, people lose track of time, miss meals, and forget whether they went to sleep at 3 a.m. or 3 p.m. In general, it's a 10-day twilight zone.
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Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Business Management
  • Business Administration and Management
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Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $30K-40K, Student Body: 10000-20000, Massachusetts, Mid-sized city, Bachelor's (4-year), Associate (2-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

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Challenging, rigorous, and positive all describe students’ overall experience at Harvard. The academic challenge initially seems daunting to many students, but the intellectual growth facilitated by this academic powerhouse leaves students pleasantly surprised. The social life of most Harvard students acts as a counterbalance to the intellectual challenge, and not surprisingly, students forge lifetime memories and friends throughout their four years at Harvard.

The Harvard experience leaves most students yearning for more. The University provides undergraduates with a rich history, unparalleled cultural diversity, and intellectual rigor that challenge each student to fulfill every ounce of their potential. Students leave the College satisfied, prepared, and as a stronger, more aware global citizen than when they entered.

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Transportation at Harvard University

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'15

Molecular Biology

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Great

The T is great for any transportation needs. There are also Harvard shuttles running to the Quad, the med school, and the business school.

Feb 04, 2012

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Computers at Harvard University

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'15

Molecular Biology

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Accessible If Needed

Labs and printers are accessible at all hours and in many locations.

Feb 04, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Harvard University

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'15

Molecular Biology

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Awesome

Cambridge is a wonderful little city. The river is great for runs - there are plenty of restaurants and shops - and I always feel safe.

Feb 04, 2012

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