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The first ever college founded in North America, Harvard University found its small beginnings almost four centuries ago, in 1636. Through the vote of Great and General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the college started with nine students, a far cry from the current enrollees of 18,000 (excluding those enrolled in the he Harvard Extension School) . The University was named after the young minister named John Harvard of Charlestown who left half his estate and his library to the budding institution when he died in 1638.
With its rich history, Harvard University boasts of alumni like seven of US’ presidents: John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Theodore and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Rutherford B. Hayes, John Fitzgerald Kennedy and George W. Bush; poets EE Cummings and TS Eliot, and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, to mention a few.

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The University started wit an academic model of English university associated with Puritan philosophy although it was never officially affiliated with a particular religion or denomination. At present, Harvard University aims to foster an atmosphere of freedom– freedom to think, express oneself, create and explore. The environment of diversity, critical thinking and excellence taps into the potential of each student; Harvard University does not only yield students brilliant in their specializations but it also produces responsible individuals and great leaders. If the range of famous alumni does not speak for itself already, the University tops the country’s University lists. A Harvard degree is well recognized throughout the country as well as all over the world.

The requirements for Harvard university admissions are as follows:

1. The Application form: One may request for or download application forms from the admissions website. On line application is also an option. Financial aid may be granted and Financial aid forms may be filled out along with the regular application forms. Admission requirements and forms may be accessed from the official admissions website: http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/index.html .

2. Fee: An application fee of $65 applies although the fee may be waived upon request (a fee waiver request must be completed by the guidance counselor and attached to the application). The fee may be paid on-line using a credit card or through check/money order. The applicant’s name must appear on the check or money order, and the check/money order should be attached to the application form.

3. Official score reports from the SAT I or ACT , and three SAT II Subject Tests.

4. Secondary School Report and Mid-Year School Report: This report must be filled out by the school counselor or college adviser.

5. Two Teacher Evaluations: Teachers writing the evaluation must be of two different academic subjects and has sufficient knowledge of student’s performance and character. Applicant’s teachers during the last two years of secondary school is recommended. Supplement evaluations may also be submitted such as those from significant people outside of classroom who can provide testimony about applicant.

These requirements should be mailed to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (taking note of the deadlines of submission) at 86 Brattle StreetCambridge, MA 02138. After 1-2 weeks upon receipt of application, admissions office will send an e-mail to the applicant, providing an access code needed to access the information on line (https://admweb.fas.harvard.edu/ha/Applicant/ApplicantFrame.html ).

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