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Student-Faculty Ratio		7:1
Full-Time Student Population		19,500
Part-Time Student Population		7,000
Full-Time Instructional Faculty		1,661
Part-Time Instructional Faculty		609
Total FT Faculty		3,624
Faculty with Terminal Degree		99%
Average Faculty Salary		$144,414
Full-Time Retention Rate		98%
Graduation Rate		98%
Programs/Majors Offered		91
Average Course Load		4 courses
Academic/Career Counseling?		Yes
Remedial Services?		Yes
Class Sizes		Fewer than 20 Students: 69% 20 to 49 Students: 18% 50 or More Students: 13%

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“Unparalleled,” “world-class,” and “exciting” are just a few of the words used to described the constellation of academic stars you will find leading class discussions and lecturing on a huge breadth of topics at Harvard. The school’s unmatched resources and wide array of fields of study make it the ideal place to pursue nearly any academic interest. However, some students complain that professors are too far-removed from undergraduate life, and that in some cases, teaching assistants are left with too much responsibility. Most students are quick to indicate, however, that nearly everyone with any teaching duties is downright brilliant, important lecturers and overworked graduate students alike.

Despite a small number of complaints, Harvard University provides a fertile ground for intellectual growth. Renowned faculty, a treasure trove of resources, and undergraduate motivation all combine to make the Harvard a terrific place for higher education. Even if some students have trouble attaining “A” grades, the University passes with flying colors.

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nukhan

'09

Marketing

B

Good Academics but Poor Fecilities

Poor felicities in semiconductor labs. Most of the terminals were always occupied. You have to make prior appointment for getting a terminal and that too lasted for just one hour.

Jul 14, 2011

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estudio123

'08

Visual Arts

A-

Visual Arts Dept. Has a Lot of Perks

Being a Visual Arts major at Harvard has its good and bad parts. The best part is that all of the art supplies that you use in the class are provided and completely FREE! Also, if you are a senior, the department covers the costs of producing your thesis. No other art school that I know of provides free supplies or thesis funding. Your classroom is your studio space which can be used any day of the week, which is also a plus. The classes are small in size (no more than 12 students), but this also means that it's hard to secure a spot in them. The department is very small, which gives it a personal feel, but is also limiting in the choices of courses offered, and the range of art techniques taught.

Jul 10, 2011

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caritas

'14

International Studies and Government

A+

Foreign Languages

The foreign languages at Harvard are beyond excellent. The faculty are very well qualified, and the 1:1 attention is truly amazing. Students also really enjoy the courses and gain confidence in speaking the language to native speakers.

Jul 04, 2011

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Instructional Programs		Occupational: No Academic: Yes Continuing Professional: Yes Recreational/Avocational: No Adult Basic Remedial: No Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities		Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes Dual Credit: No Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements		4 or 5 on AP Language Test exempts students from the one-year language requirement Four AP test scores of 4 or 5 allow student to enroll in the Advanced Placement three-year degree program
IB Test Score Requirements		Advanced Placement for full IB diploma holders with 3 higher-level test scores of 6 or 7
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions		Harvard College
Degrees Awarded		Associate degree Bachelor's degree Doctorate - Professional practice Doctorate - Research/scholarship Master's degree Post-bachelor's certificate Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors		Business/Commerce, General: 6% Foundations of Education: 5% Law: 4% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 4%
Special Study Options		Study abroad Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study		House Dining Halls Lamont Library The myriad coffee shops around the square
Did You Know?		The Harvard University library collection contains more than 14.6 million volumes. That makes it the second-largest library collection in the United States, falling behind only the Library of Congress.

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