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Apply - Application Requirements. School Reports and Teacher Recommendations. Standardized Test Scores. Supplemental Materials. We look forward to learning about you through your application. Here you'll find a detailed explanation of each admission application requirement.
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Some colleges require submission of the personal essay with your Common App. You may submit a personal essay to any college, even if it is not required by that college. The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice.
The Harvard College Student Handbook includes the academic requirements of the College as well as the Honor Code and standards of our community. 2024-2025 Student Handbook (PDF) Fields of Concentration
To apply for admission as a first-year or transfer student at Harvard, you will start with the Application. Fill out the Common Application or the Coalition Application, Powered by Scoir (choose one, we have no preference), followed by the supplement to help us get a better sense of who you are.
First-Year Application Requirements. Application Timeline. Restrictive Early Action. Mailing Your Application. Take the next step in your academic journey. We seek promising students who will contribute to the Harvard community during their college years, and to society throughout their lives.
Here you'll find a detailed explanation of each requirement of the application, including teacher recommendations, test scores, and school reports.
Well before you apply for faculty positions, you will use your CV to apply for fellowships and grants, to accompany submissions for publications or conference papers, when being considered for leadership roles or consulting projects, and more.