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Harvard University Admission Requirements for Indian Students

From application fees to marks sheets, from TOEFL to interviews, find out all about the Harvard University admission requirements for Indian students here!

Hello everyone! Application process is a stressful time, there’s so much to remember. Each application has different requirements, different deadlines, and exhaustive processes. I remember the time I was applying for my masters, and along with a full-time (very demanding job), the admission process was super tiring and me, emotionally and physically!

That’s why I have created a basic list of Harvard University admission requirements for Indian students, so you don’t miss out on anything.

There are no extra Harvard University admission requirements for Indian students, other than the standardized English language test, which is required of all international applicants. Submit the online application form with required fee. Other than that, submit your GRE/SAT/GMAT score, TOEFL score, college/school marksheets, recommendation letters and personal statement. Some Harvard schools also have additional requirements such as resume, portfolio or interview.

So let’s go over the list of Harvard University admission requirements one by one.

1. Digital Application

Most universities have now made digital applications mandatory. Harvard University has had digital applications for many years now. The digital application is the first thing you should submit , because once they formally receive your duly filled in application form, only then are your other application materials like transcripts and test scores accepted by the university’s admissions office.

Of course, be sure to check the deadline of the digital application . The sooner you submit it, the better it is, as admissions offices sometimes keep pre-shortlisting students based on these. So submitting your digital application before deadline/asap is one of the first Harvard University admission requirements for Indian students.   application requirements for Harvard College

2. Application Fee

The digital application has to be submitted with the application fee, which may be $90 or so depending on the College or graduate school you’re applying to. You can check the application fee in your school’s website. Some schools may even waive the application fee if requested by students who have financial difficulty paying it.

3. Standardized Test Scores

There are many different types of standardized admission tests. And schools almost always require you to digitally transmit the scores of the required test(s). Here are some examples of tests required by different schools:

1. Harvard College requires standardized test scores from either the SAT or ACT (with or without writing). They even recommend submitting two SAT subject tests, neither of which may be the SAT II English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT).

2. Harvard Law School (HLS) requires the score of LSAT to be submitted.

3. Harvard Business School (HBS) and Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) accept Graduate Record Exam ( GRE ) or Graduate Management Admissions Test ( GMAT ) test scores.

4. Many Harvard graduate schools such as Ed School and Design school accept GRE scores.

So check your school’s website to see which score they accept. Please note that the GRE/GMAT/LSAT/SAT scores need to be sent to the university directly from the testing service , otherwise they’re not reviewed. So be sure to take your school’s institution code with you before you appear for the test.

Additionally, make sure to take an early test date so as to ensure the testing service sends your scores to your school before the deadline . Schools only accept recent test scores, mostly a GRE/LSAT needs to have been taken within 5 years of the deadline . So check your school’s website to see if your old score is still vaild or not (they give exact dates).

If you’ve taken more than one GRE test, some schools check your scores from both tests to compare your performance over time. So keep that in mind before you make up your mind to take the test again.

Also check out:  What GRE Score is Required for Harvard University?

4. English Language Test – TOEFL

All international students, including Indians are required to take the standardized English language tests, especially if their native language is English. In India, even if you’re raised as bilingual or went to English-medium school or college, you still need to submit your TOEFL score . Some Harvard schools also require a  minimum TOEFL score from all applicants. So make sure to check that while preparing to take the test.

5. Transcripts

Harvard University admission requirements for Indian students include transcripts, marksheets or grade reports. You’ll need to submit the official transcripts from any previous schools, colleges or universities you have received a degree or credit.

To apply to Harvard College, you need to submit Secondary School Report (including transcripts) and Mid-Year School Report for College. For applying to grad schools, submit a hard copy of your college degree transcripts /attested marksheets , reflecting all the subjects you took, and your marks/grades for each semester/exam. They need to be attested by your college registrar so as to appear official/ authentic.

If your college does not issue marksheets or transcripts, submit an official letter from them listing courses and examinations taken, grades, and degrees and dates of degrees received.

If you were homeschooled, you may be required to create your own marksheets. Or get a letter from your parents/tutors about the exams taken. Or your scores from any standardized tests/exams you’ve taken.

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6. Letter of Intent/ Statement of Purpose

This is one of the most important parts of Harvard University admission requirements for Indian students. Or any student for that matter. Your LoI/SoP should be 1-2 pages long and originally describe your experience, ambition, and why you’re applying to the particular program. It should basically identify why you’re the perfect candidate to be admitted, and how it will help you with your long-term passion or goal.

There can be so many tips I can give with writing a winning essay, so I’ll save those tips for another article. But do more research on your Harvard school’s admission website to see what exactly they expect from this letter. Ultimately, this letter sets you apart from other applicants, and helps to seal the deal!

Also read:  Extracurricular Activities for Harvard Applications: Make It Count!

7. Letters of Recommendation

Every Harvard school requires applicants to submit 2-3 letters of recommendation , depending on the school you’re applying to. So check your school’s admission page to see how many are required. They may even specify who these letters should ideally be from. If you have work experience, it’s typically a good idea to submit at least one letter from your employer. If you’re fresh out of college or school, a letter or two from your college dean or senior professor is a good idea. For example, Harvard College application requires two teacher evaluations.

Get letters from professors or employer of authority, but those who really know about your work, so that they can give a glowing letter of recommendation. Some schools even call up and ask your recommender to verify the letter or ask further questions about you.

Not all Harvard grad schools require applicants to submit a resume. For example, Harvard Business School requires applicants to submit a business resume. Mostly, graduate schools that prefer work experience may require resumes. It may even be optional, so check on your school’s website admission requirements to cross-check.

9. Portfolio

Certain schools like Harvard Graduate School of Design require applicants of certain degree programs to submit a design portfolio. For these schools, portfolio is one of the most important Harvard University admission requirements. The portfolio requires you to visually represent your scholarly, academic and/or professional work . Here are the requirements specified on the GSD website for portfolio:

Pages: 30 max (Cover pages or table of contents don’t count) File Size: 40MB max Page Layout: 12” x 18” or A3, two-page spreads should be combined into one page (recommended). Color Format: RGB (recommended). Resolution: 150 dpi (recommended).

Be sure to check the updated requirements at the time of your application before you put together the portfolio. It needs to be submitted digitally, and may even be accompanied with a video portfolio.

10. Interview

Harvard College and some grad schools allow applicant interviews. Not all Harvard schools recommend interviews as a part of the admission process. So this is something that you want to check on the school’s admission page. Sometimes, the school you applied to may also inform applicants via telephone that an interview is necessary to finally judge their application. But that didn’t happen in my case.

For example, Harvard Business School (HBS) invites applicants for 30-minute interviews. If they are invited, they have to participate, either in person or on Skype.

So I hope I was able to clarify all Harvard University admission requirements for Indian students. The admission process for Harvard is pretty standard compared to other universities in the US. So if you’re applying to other unis, you won’t find Harvard application specifically a hassle.

If you have any more questions regarding the admission process of your particular school, comment below. I’ll try to answer that here or write a separate post.

All the best!

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1. PhD students admitted to the Department of South Asian Studies and the Department of Philosophy are eligible to apply to the program in the spring of their G2 year .

2. Applications, which must be submitted to the Department of South Asian Studies or the Department of Philosophy, will be based on (i) coursework, which must include at least 3 upper level courses in Philosophy ,  with grades of A- or better, and evidence of proficiency in either Sanskrit or Tibetan, ordinarily 2 courses at the intermediate or advanced level; (ii) the support of at least one, and preferably two, faculty members in the Department of Philosophy and the Department of South Asian Studies; (iii) a writing sample—which may be developed into a “second year paper” in the Department of Philosophy; and (iv) a course of study and a rationale for it.  *See the “Application Checklist” below.

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Candidates who plan to write a dissertation in Indian Philosophy are expected to have learned at least one of the relevant classical languages (Sanskrit or Tibetan) before they are admitted to the program. Depending upon the level of fluency they have reached before entering the program, they may be asked to take additional language or reading courses. In addition, candidates will be expected to have satisfied their home Department’s language or language and tools requirement.

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a. List of courses taken in the Department of Philosophy, 3 of which must be at the intermediate level with a grade of A- or better.

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Support is independent of need provided a student remains in good academic standing and is making satisfactory progress towards his/her Ph.D. degree. Students are expected to complete their Ph.D. requirements in four to six years. Financial support takes several forms: fellowships, teaching fellowships, and research assistantships. Ordinarily, first-year Ph.D. students are supported with full fellowships so that they can devote their time to coursework.

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Applicants and current students are encouraged and expected to apply for all non-Harvard scholarships for which they are eligible, especially those offered by the  National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program  and  National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (NDSEG) . 

Each year, many SEAS students secure fellowships from external agencies.  Should an incoming student be awarded and accept any fellowship external to Harvard, it is the expectation that the student will utilize these funds in the first year of study in place of Harvard funding.   In advanced (G2+) years in the graduate program, students with external fellowships are advised to have a discussion with their financial aid officers from Harvard Griffin GSAS and SEAS about how to best utilize the remaining years of funding based on their activities and academic requirements.

To ensure equitable treatment of all students, the coordination of external award benefits with a student’s existing funding package is determined by the Harvard Griffin GSAS financial aid officer in consultation with SEAS.

PhD students with external support are eligible for a SEAS-sponsored academic incentive.  PhD students who bring in open, competitive external fellowships that are equal to 50% or more of total their support (tuition/fees + stipend) will receive a supplemental award of $3,000 in the first year of the external fellowship.  PhD students who bring in open external competitive external fellowships that are not 50% or more of their total support and are at least $10,000 (tuition/fees + stipend or salary) will receive a supplemental award of $1,000.  The full $3,000 bonus may also be awarded in certain cases of multi-year fellowships depending on the total amount of support provided.

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While financial aid is not available for master’s students in our M.E. and S.M. programs, there are a variety of funding opportunities available. Prospective students are encouraged to apply for independent grants and fellowships to fund their studies.  Information about tuition and fees can be found here . Students in our Computational Science & Engineering or Data Science programs-should visit this page and also may contact the  GSAS Financial Aid Office  to learn more.

Students in the  MS/MBA:Engineering Sciences program  are eligible to apply for need-based  HBS Fellowships  and student loans in both years of the program.

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All applicants are required to take the  General Test of the Graduate Record Examination  (GRE). Test scores are valid for five years (scores must be from no earlier than January 5, 2019 for Fall 2024 admission). Applicants are, however, advised to take the exam no later than mid-November. There is no minimum test score requirement. A department code is not required for score submission. Institution Codes for PhD Programs GRE: 3451

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Please note, Harvard University will accept no more than three applications from any one individual over the course of his/her lifetime.

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Harvard has several PhD programs that may also be of interest to students considering applying to the PhD program in economics. These include Business Economics, Political Economy and Government, Public Policy, and Health Policy.  Many students in these programs have considerable overlap in their coursework with courses offered to PhD students in economics.   Many also have dissertation committees that include faculty members of the economics department. Please refer to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for applicable program deadlines.  (Deadlines have already passed for some programs this year but not for others.) We encourage those with interest in any of those programs to also apply to those programs. The economics department will make admissions decisions independently, so application to or admission to other programs will not adversely affect admissions decisions within the Economics department. If you opt to apply, please note, the Graduate School will not accept more than three applications from any individual during the course of his or her academic career. 

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• Advice on graduate school and fellowship applications, including questions about the application process and feedback on application materials.

• Information about economics research, life as a PhD student or in an academic career, for students who are deciding whether a PhD in economics is the right choice for them.

The AAMP aims to increase the pipeline of diverse talent in economics PhD programs and welcomes participation from all groups underrepresented in economics, including but not limited to: Black, Hispanic-Latinx, Native American, low-income, and LGBTQ+ students, women, students with disabilities, and students who are the first in their families to go to college. The AAMP welcomes participation among students at various stages of their economics studies, including undergraduates and college graduates. The AAMP is open to students who are curious about the academic economics experience and interested in figuring out if it’s right for them. 

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How to Get Into Harvard As An Indian Student [2024]

There are many students who may be wondering how to get into Harvard from India. This is one of those aspirational institutions that students dream of getting into. The question is – how hard is it to get in? What are the criteria?

Here’s what we’ll look at today

Why study at Harvard as an Indian Student?

• How much does it cost to study at Harvard?
• What are the eligibility requirements?
• What are the available Harvard scholarships for Indian students?
• How to get admission in Harvard University from India?

Let’s take a look at some of the most common FAQs related to admissions at Harvard University.

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Established in 1636, Harvard is one of the oldest universities in the USA and one of its most prestigious. Harvard is a private university that is well-respected in academic circles and is globally recognized for its contributions that have improved the quality of life around us.

Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is at the forefront of academic excellence and intellectual discovery. With over 400,000 alumni worldwide, Harvard University has one of the largest alumni networks, with a presence in almost all countries of the world.

More than 25,200 students from around the world have enrolled at Harvard currently, making it one of the most student-populous universities in the USA. With a large number of Nobel laureates , the university has created a distinction for itself as a groundbreaking center for research and development.

The stringent acceptance rate of around 5% means that only 5 people out of every 100 candidates that apply to the university get accepted. To put things into perspective, if you are looking at the Class of 2027, for 56,937 applicants, 1966 were admitted. It’s one of the toughest universities to get into, but is easier, probably, than taking some of the most difficult exams in the world !

The acceptance rates at Harvard for the past seven years are listed below

Harvard has 12 graduate and professional degree-awarding Schools, the Harvard Radcliffe Institute, and Harvard College. The twelve graduate schools of Harvard include,

• 1. Harvard School of Dental Medicine
• 2. Harvard Business School
• 3. Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• 4. Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
• 5. Harvard Medical School
• 6. Harvard Law School
• 7. Harvard School of Dental Medicine
• 8. Harvard Graduate School of Design
• 9. Harvard Divinity School
• 10. Harvard Graduate School of Education
• 11. Harvard Kennedy School
• 12. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Apart from these schools, Harvard also offers certifications and non-degree education including executive, continuing, and online education. Harvard has locations all across the world. These locations happen to be the primary aspects that spearhead the University’s global mission.

Harvard also offers a host of free courses that are available online for anyone interested in pursuing them. Some of the most popular free courses offered by Harvard include Introduction to Game Development, Introduction to Computer Science, and Systematic Approaches to Policy Design among others.

Let’s take a look at why Harvard is one of the most chosen universities by international students.

Most Indian students dream about studying abroad. This is due to the higher number of opportunities, better career prospects, greater exposure to industry practices and a greater quality of life that studying abroad brings with it.

Looking at this university in particular, the name “Harvard” carries along with a global reputation for academic and research excellence. One of the top ranking universities in the world, it offers more than 3,700 courses and provides access to exceptional faculty and unparalleled libraries and resources.

Cultural diversity is one of the mainstays of Harvard University where students from different backgrounds come together as one. The university focuses on creating a vibrant community of belonging that creates an amiable environment for everyone to learn and avail ample opportunities.Furthermore, the university campus provides abundant opportunities for you to build networks among professionals and peers alike.

Indian students are mostly associated with hard work, leadership qualities, and great academic track records – all parameters that Harvard looks for in its students. This is one of the reasons why there are so many Indian students across the different Ivy league universities in the US.

Harvard graduates are some of the most sought-after graduates in the world. With an average pay of a Harvard graduate hovering around $90,000, they are also some of the most-paid graduates in the world.

How much does it cost to Study at Harvard for an Indian Student?

The average tuition fee to study at Harvard University is as follows Harvard College (Undergraduate degrees): $54,269 Harvard Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences: $54,032 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences: $61,768

In addition to the tuition, it is good to budget around $30,000 per year for cost of living expenses and medical insurance.

The application fee is $85. This fee can be waived in case an applicant is unable to pay for it. Through financial aid, the average annual tuition fee may get reduced to around $15,000-$30,000. But the criteria to avail of financial aid must be fully met. This is discussed in the following sections.

What are the Eligibility Criteria?

Getting into Harvard is one of the toughest things in the world. With an average acceptance rate of less than 5%, it is one of the most daunting prospects for an applicant who is keen on pursuing an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree from a world-renowned university.

Some of the most common application requirements to get into one of the schools of Harvard University include,

• A good overall academic record is important to get into Harvard. The average GPA at Harvard is around 4.18.
• However, even if your GPA is low, having higher scores on SAT and ACT can contribute to your admission.
• IELTS score
• TOEFL score
• Duolingo test scores
• Harvard has a score choice policy of “Highest Section” called “superscoring”. Students can choose which SAT tests they would like to submit for consideration by the admissions committee.
• The highest section scores across all SAT test dates that applicants submit will be chosen for consideration.
• Harvard University recommends that students who choose to submit SAT must submit two SAT Subject Tests, with only one being the math test).
• The average SAT score at Harvard is 1520 on a scale of 1600.
• The minimum ACT score required for admission into Harvard University is a composite score of at least 33.
• ACT Composite — 25th percentile 33
• ACT Composite — 75th percentile 35
• AP scores (advanced placement tests).
• Preparation books are available for these tests at the US-India Education Foundation (USIEF).
• The average GRE score is about 160 or the 90th percentile and above.
• The average GMAT score is about 730 (at the Harvard Business School).
• Common/Coalition Application Essay Questions or Topics (Personal Essay)
• Harvard Supplemental Essays
• Sending in one’s filled-in college application on time is very important. Make sure that you cross-check your application to see if you have filled out all the required details and that you are attaching all of the documents required by the school/program.
• Possess relevant work experience.
• Showcase one’s ability to be a natural leader. Demonstrating a keen passion for solving key problems in one’s local community is something that Harvard looks out for.
• Joining a sport
• Being part of a band
• Showcasing your interests by being an active part of a club
• Volunteering within the community
• Organizing a fundraiser

Some of the important documents that are required for admission into Harvard University include,

• Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Resumé/Portfolio
• Academic transcripts
• Valid passport for student visa
• Birth certificate
• Duly-filled Harvard application form.

What are the available Harvard scholarships for Indian Students?

Harvard University provides financial aid to those students who require it. It is made available to those students who qualify for financial aid. The entire process includes calculating parental contributions along with factoring in student employment opportunities and outside awards.

Based on the outcomes, the remaining needs will be covered by scholarships that are grants-based – meaning they don’t ever have to be repaid!

Financial aid at Harvard University is a combination of scholarships, student employment opportunities, and awards that are availed from outside sources. If students qualify for financial aid at the university, a personalized aid package is created using various resources to address the needs of each applicant.

Harvard University has one of the largest endowments among global universities and provides financial support to those students that require aid or cannot afford to pay for tuition. 55% of students who study at Harvard receive a need-based scholarship. This means that 1 in 5 students study for free at Harvard University.

Scholarships that are awarded to students by external agencies outside of Harvard come in the form of secondary schools, civic organizations, parental employers, corporations, and others. This is also factored into the financial aid package.

Harvard Student Loans are available for those students receiving some amount of Grant Aid. The limit to the amount one can borrow is calculated based on the applicant’s standing in class and based on the “Student Contribution”.

Alternatives to loans include outside awards and term-time work. The student employment office is responsible for helping students to find employment during the period of their studies. Harvard’s student accounts office helps students to manage their expenses by allowing them to pay the semester charges over four installments.

Contacting the financial aid office in case you are a currently enrolled student can help you find answers related to various questions about the Harvard Loans or Federal Direct Loans (which are available only to US citizens). Harvard has a wide variety of funding sources for student and faculty research as well.

How to Get Admission in Harvard University from India?

Although Indian students form a considerable percentage of applicants at various universities, only a tiny percentage of them get accepted into Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge, and the like. This could be because of a number of factors including the pressure of applying to an Ivy League school, lack of preparation or research, or even applying for unsuitable programmes.

Getting into Harvard is a tough task and is unsettling even for the most ambitious and academically gifted students. But with the right set of resources, you too can apply to Harvard and get accepted into the prestigious university. Let’s take a look at some of the most common tips that applicants receive when they are applying to one of the programs at Harvard.

• Examine your needs – One must research the university diligently and understand the various programs that are offered by the different schools. Once one selects a program that suits your requirements, one must go through the eligibility criteria to check if one fits the bill.
• Understand the application process – This is an extremely important process that most people underestimate. Based on the requirements of the program one must begin working on their profile and create the necessary documents.
• Begin early – Your entire process of preparation must be begun well ahead of time in order to get accepted into a program of your choice. This includes improving your academic records, preparing for standardized tests, undertaking mock tests, and participating in discussions that can help in understanding the requirements of Harvard.
• Be more than what you are – Getting accepted into Harvard means that you must be more than just good at academics. Involvement in extracurricular activities beyond academics, working on building your profile from the ground up through work experience, volunteering, and other activities is of utmost importance.
• Participate in student groups – Be a part of student groups that discuss the activities of Harvard University and its related affairs. You could also talk to the experts at TC Global to understand more about the programs of your choice and how you could go about applying to the school that offers the programs.
• Believe in yourself – Getting into Harvard is not an easy task. It is not impossible, however. Don’t be afraid to express yourself. Be honest and straightforward throughout the admission process. The admission officers look for things that most of us tend to overlook so don’t focus on portraying a false image of yourself or paint a picture that isn’t your true reflection.

All students are considered in the same pool for all places in the incoming class, regardless of citizenship or the secondary school they attend. The application requirements are the same for all applicants whether a student attends high school inside or outside the U.S.

Let’s take a look at some of the most important steps when it comes to applying to Harvard as an Indian student.

Step 1: Choose the right course

When you are looking to apply to Harvard University, you must narrow down the program that you would like to be a part of.

Some of the most popular fields of study at Harvard University include,

• Computer Science
• Liberal arts
• Dental Sciences

A few of the top majors available at Harvard include,

• Anthropology
• Astrophysics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Earth and Planetary Sciences
• East Asian Studies
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• History of Art and Architecture
• Human Evolutionary Biology
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Neurobiology

With the help of an expert such as TC Global, one can be assured of identifying the best universities and programs that match their requirements while also factoring in their eligibility.

TC Global helps to match you with a university based on your course requirements and your academic proficiency. You may also choose to apply to a university of your choice. Based on your background, TC Global provides a list of programs that your profile fits best with.

Understanding what you need to pursue is very important in the long run. TC Global makes it easy for applicants to know what they could pursue through their trademarked state-of-the-art program finder that factors multiple parameters to choose the best courses for each individual.

Step 2: Begin the application process

Once you have locked onto a course of your preference, begin the application process at the earliest. Make sure to create a compelling profile for yourself before you apply to create a lasting impression on the admission officers.

One must refer to various experts or go through the official application page of the chosen school to understand what each program or university expects from its students. By parsing through various samples online or talking to alumni of the university, one may be able to identify the best way to begin applying to a program at Harvard.

TC Global has been helping scores of students in creating the perfect portfolio of themselves for admission into various universities. Begin your application by consulting with our group of international experts who can lead you in the right direction.

One may also visit tcglobal.com and set up a meeting with our Relationship Members to help you understand how the entire process of applying to Harvard works and to help put your mind at ease. One can also keep a track of the application process through TC Global’s portal.

Step 3: Create a checklist

Make sure you create a checklist of all the documents that you need to submit. Refer to the above sections to understand the various documents required for admission at Harvard University. It is of utmost importance that one does not lose track of the application dates or the various documents that must be submitted.

Step 4: Admission and fee payment

Based on the application, the admissions committee at Harvard will recommend you for admission and schedule a personal interview. You must be well prepared for the interview since this can help create an impression about your candidature.

Once you are intimated about your admission, you may proceed with the fee payment. Based on your family’s financial situation, you may be provided with financial aid to fund your education at Harvard.

Q. Do international students have quotas for admissions?

A. Harvard does not have quotas of any kind for international students or for students who are residents of the country. An applicant’s chances of admission at Harvard are not affected by their nationality or by the location of their school.

Q. Is there an application fee for international students?

There is an application fee of $85. However, if the fee poses a burden to one’s financial status, then Harvard will waive the admission application fee. The fee waiver can be requested through the Common Application or the Coalition Application.

Q. Do international students have to sit for interviews?

Typically, yes. Harvard attempts to make alumni interviewers as widely available as possible. However, if an interview cannot be arranged in your location, it does not affect your application. Your application is considered complete without an interview. Generally, when the admissions committee wants more information about an applicant or has questions about any application materials, an alumni interviewer is allocated.

Q. Is it necessary to take the TOEFL?

It is necessary to possess the required communication skills in English for successful study. However, first-year and transfer students are not required to take an English proficiency test.

Q. How does an international student apply to Harvard?

The application requirements are the same for all applicants whether a student attends high school inside or outside the U.S. Applicants can apply through either the coalition application or the common application.

Q. Is Harvard College the same as Harvard University?

No. Harvard College offers undergraduate degree programs. Harvard University consists of 10 graduate and professional schools.

Q. How many courses does Harvard offer?

There are more than 3,700 courses on offer at Harvard University.

Q. How big are the classes?

The median class size at Harvard is 12.

Q. Can undergraduates get involved with research?

Yes. They can even start in their first year. More information can be found through inquiries with the departments or professors.

Q. What are the standardized tests that Harvard requires?

Students who choose to submit standardized tests may submit the SAT or the ACT.

Q. What are the admissions criteria considered by Harvard?

The Harvard admissions committee considers criteria such as community involvement, leadership and distinction in extracurricular activities, and personal qualities and character.

Q. Where does my application form go?

An admissions committee containing 40 members goes through the applications submitted by potential candidates.

Q. Are there particular marks or grades required for admission?

At Harvard, there are no rigid grade requirements. However, most admitted students rank in the top 10-15% of their graduating classes.

Q. Is financial aid available for foreign students?

International students have exactly the same basis as American students.

Q. I am an Indian currently studying in the United States. Am I considered to be an International Applicant?

No. Harvard defines an International Applicant to be someone who is applying from outside of America. This is because the documents submitted by both these groups will be vastly different from each other.

Now that we have discussed how to get into Harvard university from India, here’s a look at how you can apply seamlessly to universities through our student portal. Applying for the best courses is literally a touch away with the T.C. Global web application or mobile app.

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Once you’ve done this, visit Calendly.com/tcglobal to pick a Relationships team closest to you and choose a slot that works well for you for an e-meet with our team. We can hope you now have the answer to the question – how to get into Harvard from India. You can always reach out to us for any other study-abroad query as well.

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ALL LIABILITY OF TC GLOBAL, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS OR CONTENT PROVIDERS HOWSOEVER ARISING FOR ANY LOSS SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF THE SITE, SERVICE, CONTENT OR USER SUBMISSIONS IS EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SAVE THAT, IF A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION DETERMINES THAT LIABILITY OF TC GLOBAL, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS OR CONTENT PROVIDERS (AS APPLICABLE) HAS ARISEN, THE TOTAL OF SUCH LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED IN AGGREGATE TO THE VALUE OF TC GLOBAL'S SERVICES AVAILED BY THE USER FOR 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE INITIATION OF A CLAIM.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TC GLOBAL, NOR ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS OR CONTENT PROVIDERS, BE LIABLE UNDER CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY OR OTHERWISE (AND WHETHER OR NOT TC GLOBAL, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS OR CONTENT PROVIDERS HAD PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES GIVING RISE TO SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE) WITH RESPECT TO THE SITE, SERVICE, CONTENT OR USER SUBMISSIONS FOR:

• INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES OR DAMAGES;
• LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS;
• LOSS OF REVENUE;
• LOSS OF GOODWILL;
• LOSS OF DATA;
• LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS;
• WASTED EXPENDITURE; OR
• COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUE GOODS OR SERVICES.

NOTHING IN THESE TERMS OF USE SHALL BE DEEMED TO EXCLUDE OR LIMIT YOUR LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF ANY INDEMNITY GIVEN BY YOU UNDER THESE TERMS OF USE. APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH CASES, TC GLOBAL'S LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Governing Law

A printed version of these Terms of Use and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to these Terms of Use to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. You and TC Global agree that any cause of action arising out of or related to the Service must commence within one (1) year after the cause of action arose; otherwise, such cause of action is permanently barred.

Terms of Use and all other policies available on this Service shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use and/ or other policies available on this App, including any question regarding its existence, validity or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre ("SIAC") in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre ("SIAC Rules") for the time being in force, which rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference in this clause. The Tribunal shall consist of 3 arbitrators. The seat and venue of Arbitration shall be Singapore and the language of proceedings shall be English. Subject to the foregoing, the Courts of Singapore shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes relating to the subject matter, herein.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a dispute arises with respect to the validity, scope, enforceability, inventorship, ownership, infringement, breach or unauthorised use of any patent, trademark, copyright or other intellectual property right or any non-proprietary data owned and/or controlled by TC Global, whether or not arising from the Terms of Use, such dispute (at the option of TC Global) shall not be submitted to arbitration and instead, TC Global shall be free to initiate litigation, including but not limited to a claim for interim injunctive relief, in a court of competent jurisdiction, in any country or other jurisdiction in which such rights apply.

Integration and Severability

These Terms of Use are the entire agreement between you and TC Global with respect to the Service and use of the Site, Service, Content or User Submissions, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals (whether oral, written or electronic) between you and TC Global with respect to the Site. If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms of Use will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. The failure of either party to exercise in any respect any right provided for herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any further rights hereunder. Waiver of compliance in any particular instance does not mean that we will waive compliance in the future. In order for any waiver of compliance with these Terms of Use to be binding, TC Global must provide you with written notice of such waiver through one of its authorized representatives.

Modification of Terms of Use

TC Global reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace any of these Terms of Use, or change, suspend, or discontinue the Service (including without limitation, the availability of any feature, database, or content) at any time by posting a notice on the Site or by sending you notice through the Service or via email. TC Global may also impose limits on certain features and services or restrict your access to parts or all of the Service without notice or liability. It is your responsibility to check these Terms of Use periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Use constitutes acceptance of those changes. You shall also be notified of any modifications to these Terms of Use as and when effected or at least once a year.

Other Provisions

Claims of Copyright or Trademark Infringement

Claims of copyright or trademark infringement should be sent to TC Global's designated agent. If you believe that someone is infringing your copyright or trademark rights on the Site, you can report it to us by contacting our designated agent at [email protected] with a report containing the following information:

• your complete contact information (name, mailing address and phone number),
• a detailed description of the Content that you claim infringes your copyright or trademark along with details on how it infringes upon your copyright or trademark,
• the web address (URL) of the infringing content,
• a declaration that you are filing this report in good faith and that all the information provided is accurate and that you are the owner of the copyright and/or trademark in question.

Please attach your digital signature or physical signature to the report.

Within 36 hours of receiving this notice with the above mentioned details, we will take down the allegedly infringing material from public view while we assess the issues identified in your notice.

On completion of the take-down procedure above:

• If the complainant is successful in obtaining an order of injunction from a court of competent jurisdiction within 21 days from filing the complaint, the material will be permanently removed from TC Global's Site and database upon TC Global being provided with a copy of such order;
• If the complainant is not successful in obtaining an order of injunction from a court of competent jurisdiction within 21 days from receiving notice from the complainant, the material will be made available for public view once again.

Before you submit a report of infringement, you may want to send a message to the person who posted the Content. You may be able to resolve the issue without contacting TC Global. Please remember, only the copyright/trademark owner or their authorized representative may file a report of infringement. If you believe something on the Site infringes someone else's copyright/trademark, you may want to let the rights owner know.

TC Global may give notice by means of a general notice on the Site / Service, notification within the mobile application on your account, electronic mail to your email address in your account, or by written communication sent to your address as set forth in your account. You may give notice to TC Global by written communication to TC Global's email address at [email protected] or physical address at No. 3, Shenton Way, #10-05/06, Shenton House, Singapore, 068805 .

You may not assign or transfer these Terms of Use in whole or in part without TC Global's prior written approval. You hereby give your approval to TC Global for it to assign or transfer these Terms in whole or in part, including to: (i) a subsidiary or affiliate; (ii) an acquirer of TC Global's equity, business or assets; or (iii) a successor by merger. No joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship exists between you, TC Global or any Third Party Provider as a result of the contract between you and TC Global or use of the Services.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, under any law, such provision or part thereof shall to that extent be deemed not to form part of these Terms but the legality, validity and enforceability of the other provisions in these Terms shall not be affected. In that event, the parties shall replace the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or part thereof with a provision or part thereof that is legal, valid and enforceable and that has, to the greatest extent possible, a similar effect as the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or part thereof, given the contents and purpose of these Terms. These Terms constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to its subject matter and replaces and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or undertakings regarding such subject matter. In these Terms, the words "including" and "include" mean "including, but not limited to."

Miscellaneous

TC Global shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations hereunder where such failure results from any cause beyond TC Global's reasonable control, including, without limitation, mechanical, electronic or communications failure or degradation (including "line-noise" interference). These Terms of Use are personal to you, and are not assignable, transferable or sublicensable by you except with TC Global's prior written consent. TC Global may assign, transfer or delegate any of its rights and obligations hereunder without consent. No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created as a result of these Terms of Use and neither party has any authority of any kind to bind the other in any respect.

Unless otherwise specified in these Term of Use, all notices under these Terms of Use will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when received, if personally delivered or sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested; when receipt is electronically confirmed, if transmitted by facsimile or e-mail; or the day after it is sent, if sent for next day delivery by recognized overnight delivery service.

You may contact us at the following address:

The Chopras Global Holdings PTE Ltd No. 3, Shenton Way, #10-05/06, Shenton House, Singapore, 068805 Our grievance / nodal officer may be contacted at: Zishan Siddiqui Grievance Officer The Chopras Global Holdings PTE Ltd No. 3 Shenton Way #10-05/06, Shenton House Singapore, 068805 Email: [email protected]

• Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy | September 6, 2021

• The Chopras Global Holdings PTE Ltd. is an entity registered in Singapore. We are engaged in the business of providing a global education, learning, and investment services Site which caters to students, professionals, universities, corporates and governments. We are committed to ensuring that privacy of our clients, visitors, and other users of the website https://tcglobal.com , its subdomains, the web applications and mobile applications (" Site ") is always respected. This Privacy Policy (" Policy ") is to serve as a testament to our sincere efforts to uphold privacy laws. In this Policy, " TC Global ", " we ", or " us " refers to The Chopras Global Holdings PTE Ltd. and its affiliates and " you " refers to a user who has provided any information including Personal Information ( as defined below ) and using any features therein.
• The protection and security of your Personal Information and Usage Information ( as defined below ) is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy discloses and explains how we collect, use, share and protect Personal Information, Usage Information or any other information about you. We also provide information regarding how you can access and update your Personal Information and make certain choices about how your Personal Information is used by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to information we collect by other means (including offline) or from other sources.
• This Privacy Policy explains what information of yours will be collected by TC Global when you access the Site, how the information will be used, and how you can control the collection, correction and/or deletion of information. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy. The use of information collected through our Site shall be limited to the purposes under this Privacy Policy.

TC Global controls, collects, owns and directs the use of the Personal Information and Usage Information on its Site and TC Global is the data controller and data processor as regards the Personal Information and Usage Information collected on its Site. For any queries regarding this Privacy Policy and the collection and use of data collected or processed under this Privacy Policy, TC Global can be contacted by mail at The Chopras Global Holdings PTE Ltd, No. 3, Shenton Way, #10-05/06, Shenton House, Singapore 068805 ; by phone at +65 9825 6174 or by e-mail at [email protected] .

The legal basis for collection and processing of any information collected and processed by TC Global including the Personal Information is (i) your consent at the time of providing the Personal Information; (ii) where it is in our legitimate interests to do so and not overridden by your rights (for example, in some cases for direct marketing, fraud prevention, network and information systems security, responding to your communications, the operation of networks of groups by the network administrators, and improving our Site). In some cases, we may also have a legal obligation to collect information about you or may otherwise need the information to protect your vital interests or those of another person. We may also process information to comply with a legal requirement or to perform a contract.

TC Global may ask you to provide certain categories of information such as personal information, which is information that coold reasonably be used to identify you personally, such as your name, gender, family details, address, e-mail address, nationality, details of your passport and other government ID, financial information, academic record / education history, date of birth, mobile number, travel history and medical records (" Personal Information "), when you access the Site, in order to provide you with the services requested. Additionally, we may collect this information through various forms and in various places through the Site, including when you first register with us, when you create a transaction, when you contact us, when you update your information or from time to time or when you otherwise interact with us. TC Global may include registration, surveys, and other online forums where users will need to provide Personal Information.

First party cookies are the cookies served by the owner of the domain. In our case, that's TC Global. Any cookie we place ourselves is a "first-party cookie."

Third-party cookies are cookies placed on our domains by trusted partners that we've allowed to do so. These can be social media partners, advertising partners, security providers, and more. And they can be either "session cookies" or "permanent cookies":

Session cookies only exist until you close your browser, ending what's called your "session." Then they're deleted.

Permanent cookies have a range of lifespans and stay on your device after the browser is closed. On the Site, we try to only serve permanent cookies (or allow permanent cookies to be served by third parties) that have a limited lifespan. However, for security reasons or in other exceptional circumstances, sometimes we may need to give a cookie a longer lifespan.

Web browser cookies may store info such as your IP address or other identifiers, your browser type, and info about the content you view and interact with on digital services. By storing this info, web browser cookies can remember your preferences and settings for online services and analyze how you use them.

Along with cookies, we also use tracking technologies that are very similar. Our Site may contain small transparent image files or lines of code that record how you interact with them. These include "web beacons," "scripts," "tracking URLs," or "software development kits" (known as SDKs):

Web beacons have a lot of different names. They might also be known as web bugs, tracking bugs, tags, web tags, page tags, tracking pixels, pixel tags, 1x1 GIFs, or clear GIFs. In short, these beacons are a tiny graphic image of just one pixel that can be delivered to your device as part of a web page request, in an app, an advertisement, or an HTML email message. They can be used to retrieve info from your device, such as your device type, operating system, IP address, and the time of your visit. They are also used to serve and read cookies in your browser or to trigger the placement of a cookie.

Scripts are small computer programs embedded within our web pages that give those pages a wide variety of extra functionality. Scripts make it possible for the website to function properly. For example, scripts power certain security features and enable basic interactive features on our website. Scripts can also be used for analytical or advertising purposes. For example, a script can collect info about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit or what you search for.

Tracking URLs are links with a unique identifier in them. These are used to track which website brought you to the Site. An example woold be if you clicked from a social media page, search engine, or one of our affiliate partners' websites.

Software Development Kits (SDKs) are part of our apps' source code. Unlike browser cookies, SDK data is stored in the app storage. They're used to analyze how the apps are being used or to send personalized push notifications. To do this, they record unique identifiers associated with your device, like your device ID, IP address, in-app activity, and network location.

All these tracking technologies are referred to as "cookies" here in this Cookie Statement. However, no Personal Information identifying the user is collected nor any data capture mechanisms are employed. The user may change browser settings to accept or reject cookies on personal preference. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify the browser setting to decline cookies if you so prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to sign in or use other interactive features of the Site that may depend on cookies. If you choose to accept cookies, you also have the ability to later delete cookies that you have accepted. If you choose to delete cookies, any settings and preferences controlled by those cookies, including advertising preferences, will be deleted and may need to be recreated. We process and keep all data for our own use and, if you wish to opt-out from tracking by TC Global you can do so at [email protected]

• Information Collected Automatically : In addition to any Personal Information or other information that you choose to submit to us, we may use a variety of technologies that automatically (or passively) collect certain information whenever you access the Site (" Usage Information "). This Usage Information may include the browser that you are using, the URL that referred you to our Site, mobile device model (manufacturer), OS type (IOS/android), OS version, network carrier, IP address, mobile screen size, time zone of the user, browser details, among other information. Usage Information may be non-identifying or may be associated with you. Whenever we associate Usage Information with your Personal Information, we will treat it as Personal Information and the conditions relating to Personal Information under this Privacy Policy will be followed. Traffic data, while anonymous, is gathered and analysed for business needs.
• Information Third Parties Provide About You: We may, from time to time, supplement the information we collect about you through our Site with outside records from third parties obtained rightfolly in order to enhance our ability to serve you, to tailor our content to you and to offer you opportunities to use such of our Services that we believe may be of interest to you. We may combine the information we receive from such third party sources with information we collect through the Site or through independent research conducted by TC Global, with your consent. In these cases, we will apply this Privacy Policy to any Personal Information received, unless otherwise provided. We may process such information received from third parties for legitimate commercial purposes or to enter into contractual obligations with you or to folfil certain contractual obligations or where you have requested third parties to provide information about yourself to us.

TC Global may also process any Personal Information or Usage Information collected from you for legitimate commercial purposes including to provide you with the requisite information requested. A list of uses of the Personal Information and Usage Information collected is provided at Section 3 of this Policy ( Use of Information Collected ). TC Global implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk of our processing of information about individuals such as (i) only sharing and providing access to your information to the minimum extent necessary, subject to confidentiality restrictions where appropriate, and on an anonymised basis wherever possible; (ii) using secure servers to store your information; (iii) verifying the identity of any individual who requests access to information prior to granting them access to information; and (iv) using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software or other similar encryption technologies to encrypt any payment transactions you make on or via our Site.

Any user who has submitted Personal Information on the Site has the right to (i)  access, correct, delete such Personal Information subject to us successfolly verifying your identity; (ii) object to us processing your Personal Information on legitimate grounds; (iii) to withdraw your consent to our use of your information at any time where we rely on your consent to use or process that information; (iv) opting out of receiving any promotional or marketing material by clicking on the "Unsubscribe" button or by sending an email to [ [email protected] ]. Please note that if you withdraw your consent, this will not affect the lawfolness of our use and processing of your information on the basis of your consent before the point in time when you withdraw your consent; (v) right to have the Personal Information transferred to another data controller; and (vi) lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particolar in the jurisdiction of your habitual residence, place of work or of an alleged infringement of any applicable data protection laws. Any request received by us by the user in relation to the aforesaid shall be acknowledged by us within seventy-two (72) business hours.

TC Global does not share any Personal Information with any third party without your consent, except when directed by the law. TC Global can use this data to verify user identity in line with engagement initiated by the user. We will communicate with you using the contact information provided by you in order to respond to any queries that you may have and to provide any information that you may request regarding the services provided through the Site. We may communicate with you either by written, physical communication, email, telephone, SMS or via notifications on your mobile device. We may also send strictly service-related announcements to you periodically and when it is necessary to do so. For instance, if our services are temporarily suspended for maintenance, we might send you an email, text message, flash notification or telephone call. If you do not wish to receive such alerts, you have the option to unsubscribe from such emails or opt out by sending an email to [email protected] .

We may use Personal Information or Usage Information collected through the Site in the following ways:

• to operate and improve our Site and tools associated with the Site;
• to create aggregated and anonymized information to determine which Site features are most popolar and usefol to users, and for other statistical analyses;
• to prevent, discover and investigate violations of this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Use of the Site, and to investigate fraud or other matters;
• To customize the content or the services on the Site for you, or the communications sent to you through the Site.
• To help provide you the services accessible through the Site, which may include liaising and providing information to visa/customs/immigration offices of various countries and admissions offices of universities situated across the globe;
• To observe, improve and administer the quality of services on the Site;
• To analyze how the Site is used, diagnose technical problems;
• Remember the basic information provided by you for effective access;
• To confirm your identity in order to determine your eligibility to use the Site and avail our services;
• To notify you about any changes to the Site;
• To enable TC Global to comply with its legal and regolatory obligations;
• For the purpose of sending administrative notices, service-related alerts and other similar communication with a view to optimizing the efficiency of the Site;
• Doing market research, troubleshooting, protection against error, project planning, fraud and other criminal activity; and
• To enforce TC Global's Terms of Use.
• Using your contact info to send you regolar news about relevant products and services. You can unsubscribe from email marketing communications quickly, easily, and anytime. All you need to do is click the "Unsubscribe" link included in each newsletter or other communication.
• Based on your info, individualized offers might be shown to you on the Site, on mobile apps, or on third-party websites/apps (including social media sites), and the content of the site displayed to you might be personalized. These coold be offers that you can book directly on the Site, on co-branded sites, or other third-party offers or products we think you might find interesting.
• When you participate in other promotional activities (e.g. sweepstakes, referral programs, or competitions), relevant info will be used to administer these promotions.

We may share non-Personal Information, such as aggregated user statistics and log data, with our business partners for industry analysis, demographic profiling, to deliver targeted advertising about other products or services, or for other business purposes. This information is solely used to analyze company Site and understand usage statistics, as mentioned above, is anonymous. The company may share this data with its business partners on anonymous basis.  We do not sell, share, rent or trade the information we have collected about you, including Personal Information, other than as disclosed within this Privacy Policy or at the time you provide your information. We do not share your Personal Information with third parties for those third parties' direct marketing purposes unless you consent to such sharing at the time you provide your Personal Information.

We cooperate with government and law enforcement officials and private parties to enforce and comply with the law. Thus, we may access, use, store, transfer and disclose your information (including Personal Information), including disclosure to third parties such as government or law enforcement officials or private parties as we reasonably determine is necessary and appropriate: (i) to satisfy any applicable law, regolation, governmental requests or legal process; (ii) to protect the safety, rights, property or security of TC Global, our services, the Site or any third party; (iii) to protect the safety of the public for any reason; (iv) to detect, prevent or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues; and /or (v) to prevent or stop any activity we consider to be, or to pose a risk of being, an illegal, unethical, or legally actionable activity. Such disclosures may be carried out without notice to you.

We may share your information, including your Personal Information and Usage Information with our parent, subsidiaries and affiliates for internal reasons. We also reserve the right to disclose and transfer all such information: (i) to a subsequent owner, co-owner or operator of the Site or applicable database; or (ii) in connection with a corporate merger, consolidation, restructuring, the sale of substantially all of our membership interests and/or assets or other corporate change, including, during the course of any due diligence process. You will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information. We will endeavor that the transferee who is the recipient of Personal Information and Usage Information commits to privacy measures which are substantially similar to the measures under this privacy policy.

We do not include or offer third party products or services on our Site.

Your information may be stored and processed in Singapore or any other country in which TC Global or its subsidiaries, affiliates or service providers maintain facilities. TC Global may transfer information that we collect about you, including Personal Information, to affiliated entities, or to other third parties across borders and from your country or jurisdiction to other countries or jurisdictions around the world. These countries may have data protection laws that are different to the laws of your country and, in some cases, may not be as protective. We have taken appropriate safeguards to require that your information will remain protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy by entering into requisite agreements with the concerned transferees. 

Your information will be retained with TC Global as long as it is needed by TC Global to provide services to you. If you wish to cancel your account or request that TC Global no longer uses your information to provide services, you may contact TC Global at [email protected].. TC Global will promptly delete the information as requested. TC Global will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with its legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce its agreements or for other business purposes. When TC Global has no ongoing legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymize it.

In case on any queries on this privacy policy, please contact us at  [email protected] . TC Global reserves the right to update or modify any part of this policy or make any changes without prior notice to the user. The user is advised to check this page periodically to stay abreast of any policy changes by us.

You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the information you submit to us, such as your contact information provided as part of account registration. If your Personal Information changes, or if you no longer desire to access the Site, you may correct, delete inaccuracies, or amend information by contacting us through  [email protected] and we will respond within 72 hours of receipt of communication. You have the right to request that we rectify or delete the personal data or restrict the processing of your personal data, if you think they are inaccurate. Furthermore, you have the right to object against the processing based on our legitimate interests as a legal basis. We are required to assess and act on your request. Additionally, you also have the right to data portability if it shoold become relevant. You have a right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. [You may also cancel or modify your communications that you have elected to receive from the Site by logging into your user account and changing your communication preferences. If you wish to cancel your account or request that we no longer use your information to provide you details with respect to our services and the Site, please write to us at [email protected] .

If you wish to opt out of receiving non-essential communications such as promotional and marketing-related information regarding the Site and our services, please send TC Global an email at [email protected] .

From time to time, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our information practices. Any changes will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Privacy Policy on the Site. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by email (sent to the e-mail address specified in your account) or by means of a notice on the Site prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us by writing to us at [email protected] or using the details provided on our 'Contact Us' page. We will use reasonable efforts to respond promptly to requests, questions or concerns you may have regarding our use of personal information about you. Except where required by law, TC Global cannot ensure a response to questions or comments regarding topics unrelated to this policy or Company's privacy practices.

By consenting to the terms under this Privacy Policy, you are expressly granting TC Global the right to collect, share, transfer, store, retain, disseminate or use the Personal Information/Usage Information collected by TC Global from your usage of the Site in accordance with the terms of the Privacy Policy. You may, at any time, withdraw consent for the collection or processing of Personal Information/Usage Information by sending an email to [email protected] . TC Global, shall within 72 hours delete or anonymize the data collected from you.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: By email: [email protected]

In the event of any grievances, user can contact the grievance officer at [email protected] or write to us at the following address: Zishan Siddiqui Grievance Officer The Chopras Global Holdings PTE Ltd No. 3 Shenton Way #10-05/06, Shenton House Singapore, 068805

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A PhD program from the United States of America is recognized worldwide as a prestigious doctoral degree that speaks of the applicant’s research and academic excellence. PhD in the USA for Indian students, especially from the top-ranked universities, enables research of high-quality and consequently brighter career prospects.

 However, admission to PhD programs in the USA can be quite competitive. Indian students must meet all the eligibility requirements as set by the university’s admission panel. As far as PhD in the USA for Indian students’ cost is concerned, tuition waivers are granted to most of them, and a stipend is disbursed during the entire duration of the course.

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But what are the other benefits of pursuing a doctoral degree from the USA? Let us learn:

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Why study phd in the usa, popular phd specializations in the usa:, listed below are some of the reputed universities that offer fully-funded phd programs –, career opportunities after phd in the usa:, eligibility for phd in the usa for indian students.

 Here are the main reasons why a PhD in the USA for Indian students is beneficial:

●       Flexible structure: The PhD curriculum in the USA is flexibly designed so that the students get ample time to understand the fundamentals of the subject before commencing the research work.

●       Scholarship and financial aids: PhD students in the USA can apply for financial grants with guaranteed fee waivers. Not only this but the meritorious PhD students can also qualify to receive a fixed stipend during the course.

●       World-class universities: A PhD program from a globally ranked university in the USA has its perks. The prestigious universities in the USA are known for innovation, research, academic excellence, and a plethora of post-study opportunities. The globally recognized universities like Stanford University, Harvard University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology offer fully-funded PhD programs.

●       Research and innovation: In terms of research and innovation, the USA is the world leader. A PhD fellow can research with a trained professional to gain work experience and opportunities. It helps in broadening the depth of their knowledge and skills. The USA’s PhD curriculum and research facilities produce some of the most known research professionals every year.

●       Student life: The country has an open, multicultural environment that benefits international students. In the USA, the education system is very flexible. The universities allow students to participate in various extracurricular activities actively.

●       Career opportunities: Upon finishing the research degree, one can explore varied career opportunities such as positions in academia, adviser to policymakers, business consultant, entrepreneurs, or anything they may want.

· PhD in Statistics

· PhD in Accounting and Finance

· PhD in Aerospace Engineering

· PhD in Management

· PhD in Public Health

· PhD in Mathematical Modelling

· PhD in Applied Linguistics

· PhD in Psychology

· PhD in STEM Education

· PhD in History

· PhD in Microbiology

· PhD in Computer Science

· PhD in Astronomy

Cost of PhD in the USA for Indian students

The cost of studying for a PhD in the USA for an Indian student can range between $28,000 to $40,000 (INR 20,97,999 – INR 29,97,142) per year. However, a big portion of the tuition fee may be waived off for deserving students.

The fee structure for private and public sector universities varies, with the latter being almost free. PhDs can be funded either by national research councils or by universities themselves.

On the other hand, private universities can be more expensive unless applicants qualify for a scholarship or funding opportunity.

Public institution fees: Public universities grant up to 100% funding options to deserving students. Some of the top public universities like Stanford University and Harvard University offer complete funding to PhD students. The funding is done for the first five years of the PhD program, after which the students need to search for external funding sources if they haven’t been able to complete the course. 

Private institution fees: The average fees charged by private institutions ranges between $28,000 – $40,000 (INR 20,97,999 – INR 29,97,142) per year for a PhD program in the USA. The private universities do have funding options, but only for meritorious students. Private universities do not offer 100% funding for PhD programs.

● California Institute of Technology

● Harvard University

● Stanford University

● Yale University

● University of California

● University of Michigan

● Massachusetts Institute of Technology

● Rice University

A PhD degree holder can opt for the below-mentioned career opportunities as per their field of study-:

● College professor

● Management consultancy, finance, or aeronautics

● Scientists

● Medical research centres

● Data analytics

● Analyst in chemical research centres and laboratories

● Head of the service in geological centres

● Head of the department

● Assistant professor

● Clinical care

● Psychologist

● Senior web developer

● Patent lawyer

● Chemical engineering, patents, or food technology

● Publishing

● Event management and digital marketing

● Pharmaceuticals, genomics, or clinical care

● Medical scientist

● Accountancy, data science, or consultancy

● Public sector

● Science communication

● Construction manager

● Mineral surveying

● Law official

● Administrative officer

● Hospital administrator

● Advisory positions in government sectors

● Civil service

● Content production

● Senior editor

● Investment banking

● Public engagement and officer

● Social worker

● Public health officer

● Epidemiologist

● Technical writing

 A good academic record: The minimum academic qualification for PhD programs in the USA is a full-time master’s degree. Applicants need to have exceptional academic grades in undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The requirement of marks will vary from one university to another, depending upon the rank and specialization.

Work experience: Academic projects, internships, and training records are important for PhD aspirants. Applicants with industry exposure and work experience are usually given preference. You will need to show your work experience certificates during admission. 

Documents: As per the USA government, every student applying for PhD in the country needs to present original documents. The list includes transcripts, application form, fee payment slip, letter of recommendation, visa, passport, internship documents, statement of purpose, and a detailed curriculum vitae.

English language proficiency test: To get admission into PhD courses, the American education system and immigration services need a valid English language proficiency test score. The non-native English-speaking students need to take an IELTS or TOEFL examination to prove their English language skills.

Statement of Purpose: A Statement of purpose (SOP) is an important document required by the admissions committee to filter applicants. It reflects the purpose and goals of a PhD student in a unique manner. There are chances that many students may have the same degrees and scores, but the SOP will be unique for all.

Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (LOR) is an independent assessment of the applicant’s potential. Universities require a minimum of two letters of recommendation.

Standardized test scores: Apart from the English language proficiency test, applicants need to take other standardized entrance examinations for PhD programs. GRE or GMAT scores are important to pursue PhD programs in the USA.

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Fully-Funded PhD Program at Harvard University: How I Got In

Harvard is one of those places that people often talk about with admiration but rarely as an aspiration. “Could I ever get into Harvard?” is usually a question asked with a great deal of doubt and trepidation. However, thousands have graduated from Harvard over its lengthy and illustrious history, and those people are real people. They simply had two traits that made them eligible candidates, and the rest was up to chance! Those traits were: (a) an impressive portfolio (including high grades and varied and committed experiences, including leadership roles , etc.) and (b) confidence that they could indeed be accepted. This latter element is perhaps the defining feature of students accepted to Harvard—the belief that they could ever get in!

Harvard (or other Ivy schools) aren’t for everyone all the time

Let’s be clear: we are not all, always, ready to go to Harvard, just because we believe in ourselves. I applied to Harvard in high school and was rejected—and the truth is, though I was a committed and intellectually curious student, and though I feel I would have thrived at Harvard, I know I didn’t have the portfolio they needed. My grades were good, but not stellar ; my extracurriculars and summer experiences existed, but were not extensive or impressive; and, my confidence led me to seek very little advice or writing consulting for my personal statement , so that I did not submit my best possible work.

Thinking you can’t get in at one point in your life might be true, but it does not mean you are not “Harvard/Ivy League material” ever . After completing college at a marvelous liberal arts university (an experience I would choose again any day!), I knew my portfolio had changed. I had very good grades and had fostered deep and lasting connections with professors; I had been a research assistant, a student newspaper writer and editor, and a writing tutor; I had learned a tremendous amount and felt confident that I could submit a writing sample I was proud of.

This time, in addition to the necessary confidence and portfolio, I sought a writing tutor to help make sure my statement of purpose could be the best one possible, and off my application went! Lo and behold, I got into my dream school for an MA: the University of Chicago, or the “Harvard of the Midwest.” Not only that, but I unexpectedly was awarded a fully-funded fellowship , including full tuition coverage AND a stipend! You never know what can happen!

The importance of strong essays

During the last year of my MA, I again felt ready to submit applications to competitive schools; I’d kept up my grades and activities, I’d worked hard on a polished writing sample, and I made sure to consult with others about the quality of my statement of purpose; my years as a college writing tutor had taught me that we all need editors, from the least to most experienced writers. All of that, plus a big dose of luck, won me a place in a fully-funded PhD program at Harvard, where I am currently working on my dissertation (when I’m not advising Accepted’s clients ). So remember: confidence, a great portfolio, and assistance with one’s writing—these are the three things in your power; the rest is up to the big H!

I want to add one last thought: When applying to MA and PhD programs (as opposed to undergraduate programs), there is an additional key to a positive portfolio: demonstrating interest in the work of particular scholars with whom you’d like to work. This means two things:

• Tailoring your statement of purpose to each school and its specific faculty members,
• Reaching out directly to these scholars in order to express interest in their work. Ask to schedule a phone call and/or an in-person meeting. There’s no better way to make yourself stand out than to make yourself known in person.

Remember: if you don’t do this, you are an anonymous paper application swimming in a sea of similarly anonymous applications. If you were on the admissions end, wouldn’t you feel much better accepting a student you’ve had extensive contact with, have possibly even met, who made a good impression?

Your Ivy League checklist for admissions success

So, to sum up, here is your checklist for preparing to apply to Ivy League school PhD programs, including Harvard:

• Honestly assess your own transcript: Are you seeing that the vast majority of your grades are A and A-? Is your GPA at the end of college a 3.7 or above? If you’ve answered YES to both of these questions, you might be a good candidate.
• Consider your overall profile: What does it look like? (I’ll address how one constructs a great CV in another post.) Have you been involved in a sustained way (i.e., for a year or more) in multiple activities? Have you assumed leadership roles in some of these? Have you demonstrated commitments to these pursuits? If so, you might be a good candidate!
• Think long and hard about your recommenders : Have you built sustained relationships with your previous teachers/professors? If you apply for a graduate degree, make sure your recommenders are known figures in your field, who know you well and can write from personal experience teaching or supervising you. Their credibility will build confidence in your application.
• Have confidence! If you don’t believe you can get accepted, you very well might not. Confidence (to be clear, I do not mean arrogance!) shines through a good application.

I’ll write more in an upcoming blogpost about how specifically to approach potential advisors and other faculty members during the admissions process. But for now, good luck!

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Harvard University Scholarships for Indian Students 2025: Eligibility & Tips

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Harvard University, situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, is a private Ivy League research university. According to the QS World Rankings 2024 data, it is the 4th best university globally. The university provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programmes in several subjects, including business, education, engineering and applied sciences, public health, law, medicine, and the arts and humanities. 

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Harvard University provides financial aid for Indian students to enrol in different study programs in the form of ‘Harvard University Scholarships for Indian Students.’ These aids are distributed through scholarships, loans, and student employment. So, while you work on your application, let us help you with Harvard University scholarships that will take you closer to your dream of studying in this legacy institution.

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Harvard University Scholarships for Indian Students

Several Harvard University scholarships for Indian students are available for the students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral programmes. The application procedure and qualifying requirements change based on the scholarship. 

For Indian students, getting the Harvard University scholarship could be a game changer. It provides access to excellent resources, education of the highest calibre, and the opportunity to network with creative thinkers from across the world.

Some of the best Harvard university scholarships for Indian students include:

Harvard University Scholarships for Indian Students: Eligibility

Harvard University scholarships for Indian students are usually classified into four types. Students from India need to apply for a scholarship under the prospective international students’ scholarship category. Here’s a list of Harvard University scholarships for Indian students, along with the eligibility criteria:

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Harvard University Scholarships for Indian Students: Application Process

Applying for a Harvard University Scholarships for Indian students is an important process. Some scholarships do not require students to apply separately, as they are automatically considered for financial aid during the application process. However, Students must submit a separate application for some of the scholarships. You must check the eligibility requirements on the official scholarship websites to see if you qualify to apply for any of the above-mentioned scholarships. 

The steps to apply for Harvard University Scholarships for Indian students are outlined in the following sections.

1. Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship

Students will not have to draft a separate application for this scholarship. The university authorities will automatically consider students for this scholarship while they apply for the particular study programs.

2. Boustany MBA Harvard Scholarship

Candidates will have to check all relevant eligibility criteria to find out if they qualify for this scholarship. After that, they have to send the necessary documents to [email protected] .

3. The Robert S. Kaplan Life Sciences Fellowship

This Harvard University scholarship for Indian students does not require a separate application. Candidates will be auto-considered as they apply for the relevant courses.  

4. Need-based Fellowships

Candidates do not have to submit a separate application to receive this grant. The university will automatically consider this scholarship at the time of application.

Harvard University Scholarships for Indian Students: Documents Required

Depending on the scholarship, different Indian students must submit different applications for Harvard University scholarships for Indian students. However, some of the documentation requirements are as follows: 

• Properly filled online application form
• Application fees
• Language proficiency test score 
• Statement of Purpose
• Recommendation letter
• Transcripts

Benefits of Harvard Scholarships for Indian Students

Here are several benefits for Harvard University Scholarships for Indian students:

• It gives access to one of the most renowned colleges in the world, offering an outstanding educational experience.
• You’ll be able to learn from renowned professors and interact with students of various backgrounds. 
• The scholarship makes education more affordable for Indian students by paying for living expenses, tuition, and other educational costs. 
• Access to international networking, research opportunities, and esteemed internships are all made possible by being a Harvard scholar.

Final Thoughts

The financial aid program for students at Harvard University aims to provide equal opportunities to everyone who wishes to pursue higher education from the institution.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. does harvard give scholarships to indian students.

Ans. Harvard offers financial aid to Indian students regardless of need through scholarships like the need-based Dean’s REACH Award at Harvard Medical School and the merit-based Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship for undergraduates. So, academic excellence and financial need are key for scholarships at Harvard.

Q. What is the Harvard University tuition fee?

Ans. In the 2023-2024 school year, Harvard University charged $57,261 for tuition if you wanted to go to classes there. But remember, that’s just for classes. If you live there, you’ll need more money for things like housing and food. On average, that added up to about $32,474 for the whole year. These costs can change, so it’s best to look at Harvard’s website for the newest prices.

Q. How is the scholarship requirement determined at Harvard?

Ans. The Harvard University scholarship is determined on the basis of the yearly family income and not on one’s merit. The financial aid officials work in close collaboration with the students’ families to find out how much they can contribute from their side and how much they would require in aid.  In some cases, the families have to pay about 10% of the tuition fees, while some families might qualify for a fully-sponsored study program. Students might also have to contribute through term-time work or summer-time employment. Term-time work constitutes about 10-12 hours of work every week.

Q. Is there a GMAT/GRE wavier for Harvard?

Ans. Harvard Business School does not offer MBA applicants a GMAT or GRE waiver. You must submit results from at least one of these exams. Furthermore, at the time of your application, the scores shouldn’t be older than five years. Though Harvard Business School does permit you to turn in the results of online exams that do not require written AWA.

Q. What is the acceptance rate for Harvard University scholarships?

Ans. Harvard University is one of the world’s most selective universities, with an undergraduate acceptance rate of 3.4%. However, the Harvard University scholarship acceptance rate is not made public. Each scholarship has different requirements for eligibility and an application process.

Q. Who is eligible for the Harvard scholarship?

Ans. Scholarship Aid is entirely need-based and takes into account a number of variables, including the size, income, assets, and unusual expenses of your family. We don’t have preferential packaging policies or merit-based awards that make certain students’ prizes more appealing than others.

Q. Who gets free tuition at Harvard?

Ans. The cost of Harvard depends on your family’s budget. You won’t have to pay anything if your family makes less than $85,000 annually. The expected contribution ranges from 0% to 10% of your yearly income for families making between $85,000 and $150,000.

Q. What is the cost of living in Harvard?

Ans. A single scholar attending Harvard for a year ought to have about $30,000 set aside for living expenses. Several academics have discovered that, depending on their unique situations and lifestyles, their real living expenses are significantly higher.

Q. How to get into Harvard from India with scholarship?

Ans. To get into Harvard from India with a scholarship, aim for top grades, participate in activities that showcase your leadership skills, and do well on tests like the SAT or ACT. Write great essays that highlight your strengths, and apply for scholarships available to international students. Seek advice from counsellors or alumni who’ve done it before—they can offer valuable insights!

Q. Can I apply to Harvard after my 12th?

Ans. The university determines its own criteria for scholarship recipients, but prior work experience that demonstrates strong leadership skills, positive letters of recommendation from colleagues or supervisors, a clear mission statement expressed through SOPs, and a strong GPA in the bachelor’s programme can all help an applicant’s chances.

Q. What is the fees for Indian Students for MBA in Harvard University?

Ans. Harvard University’s MBA programme has different tuition costs. The MBA programme will cost $112,764 in total for the 2022–2023 academic year. Indian students can choose from a range of financial aid options provided by Harvard Business School. The average need-based scholarship is approximately $80,000 for two years, or $40,000 annually.

Q. What are some of the best Harvard university scholarships for Indian students after 12th?

Ans. Harvard University has some great scholarships for Indian students after 12th grade. One of the top ones is the Harvard College Scholarship, which helps cover tuition, room, and board based on financial need. There’s also the Harvard Undergraduate Financial Aid Program, which assists international students like those from India. Plus, don’t forget to check out any external scholarships or grants offered back home in India!

Q. Is there any Harvard Medical School scholarships for Indian students?

Ans. Yes, the Harvard Medical school offers the Dean’s REACH Scholarship, focusing on financial need, not nationality. It’s available to incoming MD students, covering full tuition for four years. Selection is based on demonstrating qualities like resilience, excellence, achievement, compassion, and helping the underserved. All admitted students are automatically considered; no separate application required.

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Guide to Harvard Admission from India: Eligibility Requirements, Admission Process and Tips 

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• Dec 29, 2023

Aspiring to pursue education in the United States, Harvard University stands out as a coveted destination for many. If you’re in India and aiming for admission to Harvard, this article delves into crucial aspects such as admission requirements, the application process, recommendations, deadlines, foreign admissions, entrance exams, extracurricular activities, and essays. Discover the comprehensive guide to applying to Harvard University. In this blog, we will talk about Harvard University’s eligibility for Indian students.

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Admission criteria for harvard university, admission process for harvard university, harvard university application process for indian candidates .

Applicants aiming for Harvard University eligibility for Indian students must adhere to the following criteria:

Academic Requirements

Prospective students are expected to exhibit a stellar academic history, having completed a challenging high school curriculum inclusive of rigorous coursework in Maths, Science, Social studies, and Language arts. A high GPA and SAT (1500 out of 1600) or ACT (34 out of 36) scores are generally sought. The application process for these programs begins in September. 

Documentations

For international students applying to Harvard’s graduate programs, the following documents are required. Each graduate school under Harvard University has a separate application portal.

• Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of 105 USD (8,622 INR).
• Bachelor’s Degree
• GPA or aggregate of 3.0/4.0 (85%)
• GRE Scores ranging between 260-340
• Personal essay
• TOEFL-iBT Score of 100
• 2 Recommendation Letters
• Writing Sample (if required)
• Work Experience (if required)

Language Proficiency

International students from India must validate their English proficiency through the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test .

Recommendation Letters

Two recommendation letters from teachers familiar with the applicant’s academic prowess and personal attributes are mandated.

Extracurricular Activities

Harvard University values well-rounded individuals who have excelled in extracurricular pursuits such as sports, music, community service, or leadership roles.

Admission Essay

Applicants must craft a compelling essay showcasing their personality, aspirations, and passion for learning to enhance their chances of securing admission to Harvard University.

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Harvard University employs a highly competitive admissions process, with a rigorous evaluation of each application. The steps include:

• Application Review: The admissions committee meticulously reviews your application, considering academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, essays, and letters of recommendation.
• Interview: Upon selection, you might be invited for an interview. The interview provides an opportunity to delve deeper into your academic and personal background.
• Admission Decision: The admissions committee evaluates your academic qualifications, extracurricular activities, essay, and interview performance before making the final admission decision.

For Indian students aspiring to apply to Harvard University, the application process involves the following steps:

• Research: Conduct thorough research on Harvard University and its programs. Explore the university’s official website, attend virtual information sessions, and seek insights from current or former students.
• Program Selection: Harvard University offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Choose the program that aligns with your academic and professional goals.
• Create an Account: Register for an account on the Common or Coalition Application platforms, allowing you to apply online to multiple universities.
• Complete the Application Form: Provide your personal information, academic history, extracurricular activities, and essay as part of the application form.
• Submit Required Documents: Essential documents such as transcripts, standardized test results, letters of recommendation, and language proficiency scores must be submitted.
• Payment of Application Fee: Use a credit card or bank transfer to pay the application fee during the submission process.

Ans: Indian students aspiring to join Harvard University typically need to fulfill requirements such as high academic performance, strong standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), English language proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS), recommendation letters, a compelling personal statement, and active involvement in extracurricular activities.

Ans: The admission process at Harvard University is highly competitive for students worldwide, including those from India. Harvard looks for exceptional academic achievements, diverse talents, leadership qualities, and a commitment to making a positive impact. The university has a low acceptance rate, making it imperative for Indian applicants to showcase a well-rounded and outstanding application.

Ans: Yes, Harvard University is committed to providing financial assistance to admitted students based on their demonstrated need. Indian students can apply for need-based scholarships, student loans, and financial aid packages.

We hope that this blog helped you discover Harvard University eligibility for Indian students. Follow Leverage Edu today to explore more courses and destinations to study abroad . Thank you for reading!

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How to Get into Harvard from India after 12th

• June 28, 2021
• College Admission Guidance , Parents Must Read , Study Abroad , Under Graduate

“ How can I get into Harvard for undergraduate “, “ can I get into Harvard from India after 12th “, “ what does Harvard look for in international applicants ” – we get these questions pretty often.

Firstly, why single out Harvard when we’ve already written a post on what top colleges look for in applications ?

Well, the simple answer is – because it’s Harvard!

There are many posts around this topic from a general perspective. Here we have tried to answer this question from an Indian applicant’s perspective.

With a thin acceptance rate of around 5%, not every student gets a chance to be at Harvard. Thousands of high school students apply to Harvard every year. Out of which those who are capable, qualified, and stand out are selected by the admission committee. The application process is influenced by your previous record, leadership potential, future goals, and what you have to offer to the Harvard community. 

Committed to Liberal arts and sciences, Harvard offers more than 46 undergraduate majors across vast fields to its students. Read best courses to study at Harvard .

There is no accurate roadmap that guarantees your entry into Harvard but having a better perspective and knowledge can help you step up your chances of selection.

In this post, we will give you a perspective of both the application process (along with application requirements) and an overall view of how to get into Harvard.

Before moving on to the how-to part, let’s tackle some of the pre-application questions about Harvard College (University).

How to apply to Harvard University from India after 12th?

Here are Harvard University Admission Requirements for Indian Students.

Online Application:

The digital or online application is the first thing to submit. Once they formally receive your duly filled-in online application form, only then the admission committee will review other application materials like transcripts, test scores, essays, etc. Harvard accepts the  Common Application (Common App) , the  Universal College Application , and the  Coalition Application . You can apply to Harvard using any of those application portals. Read more about Harvard’s application requirements .

Application Fees: The online application has to be submitted with the application fee, which is $75. You can check the application fee on your school’s (department’s) website.

School Reports and Teacher Recommendations:

Midyear school report (grades from class 9 – 11).

When you apply, your school counselor will often send your transcript with few or no senior year course grades included. That is why the midyear school report is required – to allow the admission committee to review your performance in the first half of your Grade 11 coursework .  The midyear school report must be completed by your school counselor or other school officials.

Teacher Evaluations

Usually, you need to submit  2 letters of recommendation . If you wish to submit additional letters of recommendation, you can do so after you submit your application. In your application confirmation email, there will be a personalized link to send to your recommenders.

Final School Report and Transcripts

• All admitted students who choose to enroll are required to send a Final School Report and transcript as soon as their final grades (Class 12 results) become available – no later than July 1.
• The Final School Report and transcript should be completed and sent by a school counselor or other school official through Parchment/Docufide or Scrip-Safe International if your school has access to these submission options.
• IB students should send their final results as soon as they are released in mid-July. We will expect to see final A levels results by mid-August.

Standardized Test Scores:

• Harvard College requires standardized test scores from either the SAT or ACT (with or without writing). They even recommend submitting two SAT subject tests, neither of which may be the SAT II English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT).
• All international students, including Indians, are required to take the standardized English language tests, especially if their native language is English. In India, even if you’re raised as bilingual or went to an English-medium school,  you still need to submit your TOEFL score . Some Harvard schools also require a  minimum TOEFL score  from all applicants. So make sure to check that while preparing to take the test.

Supplemental Materials:

Personal statement / essays –.

This is one of the most important components of Harvard University admission requirements for Indian students. Or any student for that matter. Your essay should describe your experience, ambition, and why you’re applying to the particular program. It should basically identify why you’re the perfect candidate to be admitted, and how it will help you with your long-term passion or goal.

Resume –

Not all Harvard grad schools require applicants to submit a resume. For example, Harvard Business School requires applicants to submit a business resume. Mostly, graduate schools that prefer work experience may require resumes. It may even be optional, so check on your school’s website admission requirements to cross-check.

Portfolio –

Certain schools like Harvard Graduate School of Design require applicants of certain degree programs to submit a design portfolio. For these schools, the portfolio is one of the most important Harvard University admission requirements. The portfolio requires you to visually represent  your scholarly, academic and/or professional work .

Additional/Supporting Materials –

At the discretion of the Admissions Committee, supplementary materials—such as music recordings, artwork, or selected samples of academic work—may be evaluated by faculty. These materials are entirely optional.

• Not all Harvard schools recommend interviews as a part of the admission process. So this is something that you want to check on the school’s admission page. Sometimes, the school you applied to may also inform applicants via telephone/Skype/Zoom that an interview is necessary to finally judge their application.
• About 10,000 alumni help Harvard University scroll through thousands of applications. You should prepare for the interview as it plays a significant role in the college admissions committee’s final decision.

How to Get into Harvard Medical School after 12th

You wouldn’t go to Harvard Medical School for undergrad. You could complete a bachelor’s degree at Harvard College in a discipline of your choosing, assuming you met the admission qualifications. Roughly, only 5-6% of those who apply are admitted.

Read how to study Medicine/MBBS in the USA after 12th from India .

Undergraduate Admissions at Harvard: FAQs

Harvard application deadlines:.

• Early Action Deadline: November 1 (for following year admissions)
• Early Decision Deadline: Mid-December
• Regular Application Deadline: Jan 1

Harvard Acceptance Rate:

• Early Decision Acceptance Rate: ~13 – 14%
• Regular Decision Acceptance Rate: ~3 – 4%
• Overall Acceptance Rate: ~5%

Required GPA and Test Scores to Get into Harvard:

• GPA: 4.18 / 90 – 100%
• SAT score to get into Harvard: 1460 (25th Percentile); 1580 (75th Percentile)
• ACT Composite score to get into Harvard: 33 (25th Percentile); 35 (75th Percentile)
• SAT ERW: 720 (25th Percentile); 780 (75th Percentile)
• SAT Math: 740 (25th Percentile); 800 (75th Percentile)
• ACT English: 34 (25th Percentile); 36 (75th Percentile)
• ACT Math: 31 (25th Percentile); 35 (75th Percentile)

Harvard University Fees for Indian Students

• Tuition Fees: USD $40,000 – $52,000 per year / Rs. 30 Lacs – 39 Lacs per year
• Boarding & Other Expenses: Appx. USD $24,000 per year (~ Rs. 18 Lacs per year)
• Annual Average Cost of Attendance after Financial Aid: USD $15,000 – $30,000 (Rs. 11 – 22 Lacs) – please be advised that this happens in the case of extremely talented students; typically, Indian families might need to spend INR 1.2 – 1.5 Crore over 4 years. Full scholarships are extremely hard for Indian students (maybe 2 – 4 students from all over India might receive that every year).

Here is the story of Seema Kumari ( from Dahu Village, Jharkhand ), who got accepted at Harvard University with a full scholarship in 2021 (Class of 2025) .

What does Harvard look for in Indian Students?

Harvard welcomes applications from all over the world. Their admissions and financial aid processes are the same for all applicants – regardless of nationality or citizenship.

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Harvard does not have quotas or limits based on either citizenship or the location of high school. Additionally, Harvard follows a need-blind admission policy . It means admissions decisions are made without regard to whether an applicant has applied for financial aid, even if the applicant is a foreign citizen.

So, what does Harvard look for in applications?

• When applying for a prestigious institute like Harvard, getting to know what the institute wants from students is a really good way to evaluate your current application. Here are some things that Harvard looks for in its applicants.
• The very obvious aspect that a college has its eyes on is if the applicants operate at their optimum potential. Have you been stretching yourself? What motivates you? and what direction are you moving in or planning to move in, answers to these is what the selection committee primarily looking for. 
• Your interests and activities such as how deeply are you passionate about something, what have you learned in the process, and qualities such as leadership and commitment are given special attention to. In case you did not have enough time in your high school due to some obligations, what you hope and do with that extra time in Harvard is something they wish to know. 
• Personal Character is an important factor that is taken into consideration in any selection process be it job interviews, sports selection, or admissions & Harvard expects no different. The university is interested to know the choices you’ve made for yourself, your thoughts on new ideas, and being with new or diverse people & personal traits such as maturity, self-confidence, concern for others, and performance under pressure.
• What you contribute to the community has the power to motivate their decision. Harvard looks for students that can handle different aspects of College life, who are both benefited themselves and can benefit the community and your likely hood of providing value to others.

How to Get into Harvard from India (for Undergrad)

Maintain a high gpa (grades).

US universities follow the approach of holistic profile evaluation. Though near-perfect grades won’t guarantee you a Harvard admit, having excellent grades will keep you in the running for admissions to the college.

Most Harvard applicants fall within the top 10-15% of their class, so you should aim to be within this range to be seriously considered. If your GPA is well below this range, the other parts of your application will have to be incredibly impressive to make up for it.

• Try to take honors/AP courses; if they are being provided by your school
• Opt for the most challenging course load you can handle as the rigor of course matters a lot
• You should demonstrate excellence in  all  of your academic subjects. Though you can be stronger in some subjects and weaker than others, you should be an exceptional student in almost every class.
• Don’t be discouraged if your GPA isn’t  quite  as high as you wanted it to be. If your grades have improved from your freshman year until the time you apply, officers will be impressed, and if there was a dip in your grades because of a personal situation, you can explain it in your essay.

Get High Scores in SAT/ACT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams

Doing extremely well on your  SAT or ACT and AP exams will show admissions officers that you are a hard worker with stellar academic achievements. Just like having a perfect GPA won’t make you a shoo-in, a high SAT score and strong AP test results won’t guarantee you a spot in Harvard, but it will keep admissions officers interested in your application.

• Don’t be worried if your school doesn’t offer a ton of AP tests. Not every school offers 20 different AP tests, and the admissions officers will know if your high school does not. Just try to do well on the tests that your school does offer. Another option could be to take AP courses online.
• Make sure to take your tests at the right time. If you want to impress Harvard with your SAT score, you’ll have to take it well before the application is due. Take the test during your junior year to give yourself enough time to retake it if it’s necessary.
• Check Harvard’s requirements for the last possible test date for the ACT or SAT. It’s always just a week or a few weeks after the application due date, but you should already have an excellent score when you apply.
• Harvard also requires you to take two SAT II tests.
• Don’t forget to have your score reports sent directly to the Harvard admissions office.

Read AP Exams vs SAT Subject Tests: Overview, Differences and Preparation Strategy .

Demonstrate a Positive Attitude towards Learning through Coursework

Depending on your intended area of major, try out the following:

• If you are interested in STEM, participate in relevant research projects, clubs, and summer school programs .
• India is a STEM-crazy nation. So, I am sure, a lot of folks would be interested to know how to get admission to Harvard University from India after 12th for engineering. If you want to be an engineer, better to have rigorous coursework in Math, Physics, etc., and you better be holding good grades in high school or improving them over time.
• Get an internship at a place that relates to your interests.
• If you like biological science, try to get work in a lab.
• Get a job and work hard. Admissions are often impressed at students who take the initiative to pay their own way into college rather than relying on their parents to cover the exorbitant costs.

Pursue Impressive Extracurricular Activities

Demonstrate excellence through your participation in a club, activity or sports that you are interested in.  

• Though your grades and scores will prove that you are capable of academic excellence, your extracurricular activities will make you stand out as a unique individual who is invested in pursuing his interests.
• You don’t need to participate in 10-15 different activities and sports. Finding two or three clubs you’re interested in and making an effort to excel in those areas and even reaching a leadership role will show that you are a dedicated, well-rounded individual.
• Harvard will not care how many things you participate in. Rather they want to see excellence and deep dedication in one or two fields you are passionate about. It’s all about quality over quantity.
• Some people who excel at a certain subject, also compete in various competitions. Interested in science? Try out for competitions like Science Olympiad, Quiz Bowl, or others available in your school. Harvard wants students that stand out, so having a few competitions under your belt, even with participation, is a good boost for anyone.

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Focus on Leadership

Become a leader. Harvard is always looking for future leaders and brand ambassadors for their college. Here are a few tips to demonstrate your leadership skills:

• It’s okay if you are not the President or Secretary. In most clubs, you’ll have to work your way up from a smaller leadership role to the head role.
• The admission committee doesn’t expect you to solve the Middle-East crisis or global pandemic issue. Even you can demonstrate a passion for solving key problems in your local neighborhood or community, that’s good enough.
• If you like politics or debating, join the Model United Nations team or debate team. If you love languages, join the French or Spanish club.
• Start your commitment as early as Grade 8 or 9. You should join clubs and other activities early on so you can show a record of dedication and commitment.

Demonstrate Spike in Sports or Band

Similarly, try to be be good (or great) at one or two sports or stand out by joining a band.

• You don’t have to be an Olympic athlete, national/state-level player, or a world-class musician to get into Harvard. Participating in a sport or joining the school band will make you stand out.
• Though clubs can be time-consuming, taking a sport or playing an instrument requires you to practice or compete almost every day after school so it shows a deep level of dedication.
• If you join a sport, try to work up to a leadership position. Remember that you don’t often have to be the best athlete to be the team captain. You have to be the most dedicated or most well-liked.
• Remember that while many sports require ten or more hours of commitment a week, you can also do a sport for just one or two of the three sports seasons. For example, you can run cross country in the fall, but take the winter off to focus on your studies and clubs, and then run spring track the next season.
• If you play an instrument, you should also strive to gain a leadership position in your team’s band. Quite a few colleges look at musical excellence.

Involve in Community Work and Make Social Impact

Volunteering in your community is a great way to show your generosity, empathy, and your kindness. It is also a great way to impress admissions officers. There are countless ways to volunteer in your community, whether you’re doing it through your school’s Key Club, or finding opportunities through your local youth center or nearby charities. Here are some great things to do:

• Volunteer to help children learn to read in your local library.
• Work with an NGO to solve social issues.
• Teach underprivileged children in your local community
• Spend time in old age or veteran’s home in your area.
• Volunteer in a local homeless shelter or soup kitchen.
• Take the initiative to clean up your local park.

Read Why is Community Service so Important for College Admissions?

Provide Personalized Recommendations

After your coursework, letters of recommendation (LORs) play a very important component in your application. But note that generic LORs do not help as every application with a LOR has it. Get the LOR from teachers or others who know you well and can speak more closely about your values, performance, and who you are as a person.

Harvard requires you to submit two teacher evaluations to give more insight into your performance in the classroom. Pick two teachers who know you well and have a unique perspective on your strengths in your classroom and your character.

• A teacher can describe your excellence in his or her classroom, as well as your contributions to the class discussion.
• Choose a teacher who has really seen you at your academic best. If your teacher is also your athletic coach or club leader, s/he can add even more dimension to the recommendation.
• Pick two teachers from two different subjects. Otherwise, it may look like you only excel in one subject.
• Approach someone who you know will write a knockout recommendation. Ask older students if they recommend a certain teacher, or if there’s a teacher who has a reputation of being late with the recommendations or not writing anything too specific.
• You should not only pick a teacher or person who has a close connection to you but someone who you know will write something detailed and positive.

Tell a Compelling Story through the Essays

Most of the colleges want to know more about the student before admitting them. They use LORs to get to know you from others, but  college essays  are a great way for them to know more about “You”, your aspirations, your dreams, your values, and what has shaped you to become what or who you are today.

Your essay should do two main things: it should show the admissions officers what an original, interesting, and driven person you are, and that you have top-notch writing skills.

You should take the time to write an essay that is meaningful to you and leave enough time for yourself to proofread it when you’re finished. You can find the guidelines for the essay on the last page of the application. It should be 250-500 words long. Here are a few tips:

Harvard Essay Tips

• Be original. Write something that only you could write. Show what makes you special.
• Show your strong character. Tell a story that demonstrates your persistence, work ethic, creativity, or even your ability to learn from your mistakes.
• Be compelling. Hook the admissions officers from your opening line, and keep their interests with your lively language, varied sentences, and engaging topic.
• Be concise. Don’t go over the word limit. Admissions officers will be reading thousands of essays, and they won’t appreciate it if you can’t follow directions.
• Some popular admissions essay topics include writing about your achievements in a club or a sport, describing your family and background, or writing about a life-changing experience.
• Get feedback. Run your essay by a trusted friend or family member and your English teacher, if you can. They can help you catch grammar mistakes, and they can also tell whether your essay had its intended effect.
• Always proofread your work. When you’re done, check your essay for grammar and punctuation mistakes. Remember that admissions officers aren’t just interested in the content of your essay, but also in how well you can write.

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20 Harvard University scholarships for Indian students!

Did you know that 1 in 5 students pay nothing to study at Harvard? That’s right! Harvard helps students fund their higher education in many ways. Be it Harvard University scholarships for Indian students, outside scholarships, student employment, or loans. Continue reading to find out!

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Total budget at harvard university, the basics of financial aid at harvard, how does harvard help students fund higher education, who is eligible, what does a typical financial aid package look like, sources of financial aid, harvard university scholarships for indian students, outside scholarships, key takeaways, introduction to top harvard scholarship for indian students.

Securing financial aid to study at Harvard is not difficult. Once you’ve been admitted, the university will work one-on-one with you to plan your education expenses. The staff can not only help you with your tuition, but also guide you on how to plan your finances, pay taxes, and find employment. Read this blog to find out how Harvard university grants scholarships for Indian students.

Your expenses for studying at Harvard university will include-

• Tuition fee ($55,587)
• Student services 
• Health services
• Accommodation ($12,424)
• Health insurance fee
• Personal allowance ($3,500)
• Round-trip airfare 
• The total cost of studying at Harvard University can range anywhere from $80,000 to $84,000 per year.

However, given that Harvard meets 100% of demonstrated financial needs, students find it more affordable than public universities. 

Here are a few statistics that show the efforts that Harvard takes to ensure that the university is an affordable option for students regardless of their financial background-

• 55% of students receive need-based scholarships.
• 2/3rd of Harvard students are employed during the academic year.
• More than 20% of Harvard parents do not contribute towards their children’s education.
• 19% of Harvard undergraduates are Pell Grant recipients.

As we’ve already said, Harvard works closely with you and your family to help fund your education. When you qualify for financial aid, the university uses multiple sources to create an individualized financial aid package. This package may be made up of a combination of Harvard University scholarships, student employment, and outside awards.

Here’s how it works

• First, the university determines your parent contribution, i.e., the percentage of income your parents can contribute towards your education. For example, if your annual family income is below $75,000, your parent contribution will be zero. 
• Next, Harvard looks at any outside awards you’ve won and factors in your employment.
• The university makes sure that your remaining needs are covered by scholarships and grants (that do not need to be repaid). These funds can be in the form of endowments, tuition revenues, federal and state grants, gifts from alumni, etc.

Harvard’s financial aid application process is the same for national and international students. 

As you apply, you will be asked to share information about-

• Your family income and assets
• Outside awards
• Any change in financial circumstances

Once you’ve submitted your scholarship application, the university’s financial aid officers will work with you to determine your demonstrated need. Once they have reached a decision, you will be notified about your award for the next academic year.

If you’re a US citizen or permanent resident, you will also need to submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

And if you’re an international student, you will need to obtain an I-20 and a Social Security Number to be able to receive paychecks from your employment funds at Harvard.

The average financial aid package at Harvard looks like this

• Parent contribution – $13,050
• Student asset contribution – $350
• Term-time employment – $2700
• Scholarships – $65,635

As said, these scholarships include Harvard University scholarships for Indian students, Government scholarships, and outside scholarships.

Since international students are not eligible for US federal or state grants, this blog shares a list of Harvard University scholarships for Indian students, along with the outside scholarships you can apply for.

• Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship
• Boustany MBA Harvard Scholarship
• The Robert S. Kaplan Life Sciences Fellowship
• HGSE Financial Aid
• IGLP Residential Fellowship Program, Harvard Law School, USA
• John H. Coatsworth Latin American History Fellowship
• Pforzheimer Fellowships 
• Harvard University Restricted Scholarship 
• James Bryant Conant Fellowship 
• Urban Scholars Award
• Saul Zaentz Fellowships 
• Leadership in Education Award
• Zuckerman Fellowship
• English Teaching Assistant Awards 
• Open Study/ Research Awards 
• Harvard University Traveling Fellowships 
• Need-Based Fellowships
• David W. Lakamp AIA Scholarship
• Aga Khan Scholarship
• Aker Scholarship
• American Association of University Women
• American Society of Landscape Architects
• Architects Foundation
• The Association for Women in Architecture Foundation Scholarship
• American India Foundation’s William J. Clinton Fellowship
• Barrie Foundation
• Diversity Advancement Scholarship
• Edmond J. Safra Graduate Fellowship
• FIABCI Scholarship Foundation
• Flywire Charitable Foundation Scholarship
• Graduate Consortium on Energy and Environment Fellowship
• Harvard Graduate Student Award
• Oppenheimer Memorial
• Rotary Foundation Scholarships
• 55% of undergraduate students receive need-based scholarships.
• When you qualify for financial aid, Harvard uses multiple sources to create an individualized financial aid package. This package may be made up of a combination of Harvard University scholarships, student employment, and outside awards.
• The financial aid application process at Harvard is the same for national and international students. Read about it in this blog.
• On average, Harvard students receive $65,635 in the form of scholarships per year.
• Read the list of scholarships in this blog, see which ones you’re eligible for, and apply!

We hope this blog was helpful. If you have any queries or require further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us !

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Q1. Does Harvard give full scholarships to Indian students?

Answer: The amount of funding you receive from Harvard will depend on your family income. If the income is less than $75,000 per annum, you will receive support for full financial funding.

Q2.What are my chances of getting a 100% scholarship at Harvard?

Answer: 1 in 5 students pay nothing to study at Harvard.

Q3.What is the average tuition fee at Harvard?

Answer: You can expect to pay $52,659 per annum as tuition at Harvard. This does not include your accommodation fee, travel costs, or health insurance. 

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By Robert O'Neill

Marcos Barrozo PhD 2024 is using new data and modern methods to help understand how to protect ancient rainforests.

Marcos Barrozo PhD 2024 can’t be completely sure why—he thinks maybe it has something to do with his grandfather being a truck driver in their native Brazil during the country’s economic boom—but he has always been fascinated by how space and wealth interact. Why, he wondered, are some places richer than others, and why do some areas develop economically while others don’t? 

At Middlebury College, where Barrozo learned to study in English and survive the cold Vermont winters, he also became fascinated with the study of the environment. His time at Harvard Kennedy School in the PhD in Public Policy Program allowed him to marry those two interests. 

His research has focused on Brazil’s wild Amazonian frontier, where ancient rainforests are being cut down and turned into mines or pastures. Specifically, he has used the country’s meticulous tracking of cattle movements—designed to avoid outbreaks of diseases—to study the region’s vast agricultural economy, and how unregulated, often illegal cattle ranching is accelerating deforestation. 

As he prepares to join the faculty at DePaul University in Chicago, we caught up with him to ask him about his studies, his experience at HKS, and his research.

When did you realize you were going down the academic route?

From my sophomore year, I knew I wanted to pursue an academic path in economics. I mean, my dad's a professor, my mom was a teacher. I tutored kids since I was 12 or so—my mom taught at a school and tutored on the side, and I started tutoring some of the “spillover” kids. My sister defended her PhD this year also. Education runs in my family. 

What drew you here to HKS?

There is a long tradition of people doing environmental economics here at HKS. And I thought that being here would also give me good connections with the broader Harvard community. That was a big part of my decision. 

One of my advisors is [David Wells Professor of Political Economy at Harvard University] Marc Melitz , and through him I had very close connections to the economics department and presented a lot of seminars there. [Teresa and John Heinz Professor of the Practice of Environmental Policy] Joe Aldy was the faculty member who connected me to policy. He's an environmental economist who also served in the Obama administration, so I think he embodies public service in academia very well. And he was always asking me, “What are the policy implications of this? What are the policy exercises that you can do with this? And how does this economics matter?” 

And then there was [Peter Wertheim Professor of Urban Policy] Gordon Hanson . What always impressed me was the depth and breadth of his knowledge. I would meet with him and he would know stuff about the Amazon, even though he works mainly on American workers being exposed to trade shocks from China. He's just incredibly well read and always has something to say that's very conceptual, which is helpful to you as a doctoral student. He watches you present and you're struggling with how to translate the work that you're doing into one solid, clear message and he sees it right away.

What was the attraction to the PhD in Public Policy Program?

Some people see the PhD in Public Policy Program as the ugly cousin of economics. But I think we could lean a little bit into the fact that the work we do is actually relevant. 

I think sometimes people just try to tinker around the edges of methodological discussions. And then I think here we are, people who care. In my class there is someone who is working on refugees in Jordan, working on urban environments’ exposure to heat shocks—just incredibly relevant things. Everybody here cares. We can lean into that a little more.

“Some people see the PhD in Public Policy Program as the ugly cousin of economics... [But] in my class there is someone who is working on refugees in Jordan, working on urban environments’ exposure to heat shocks—just incredibly relevant things.”

Marcos barrozo phd 2024, where do you see your research going from here.

A lot of the broad insights of my work can be extended to other settings. I think if you're thinking about cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo or palm oil in Indonesia, there's a high chance that these things apply. 

For the next couple of years, I’ll be laser focused on the research on Amazon deforestation. But there are a lot of other things I am interested in: How do we think about technology? How do we produce more with less land? How do you get cattle ranchers to get the cattle that they need, that we need to feed people with less land, with less effect on the forest?

You’re headed to DePaul University, where you’ll teach economics. What attracted you to that university?

They have a mission of giving access to low-income students in small classroom settings. So it's kind of halfway between a big research university and the liberal arts college, where I came from, which is really nice for me. And they have this mission of low-income access, and they also have a lot of first-generation Latinos from the Chicago community. It's a really cool place.

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Harvard Corporation Rejects FAS Effort to Let 13 Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Graduate

The Harvard Corporation rejected an effort by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences to confer degrees on 13 seniors facing disciplinary charges for participating in the pro-Palestine encampment, an unprecedented veto that opens a new front in the internal battles that have convulsed Harvard for the past year.

The Corporation, the University’s highest governing body, deliberated late into the night on Tuesday as it stared down an impossible decision : render Harvard College’s disciplinary processes toothless by approving the FAS-amended list or undercut the authority of the University’s largest faculty by declining to uphold their amendment.

“Today, we have voted to confer 1,539 degrees to Harvard College students in good standing,” the Corporation wrote in a joint statement on Wednesday. “Because the students included as the result of Monday’s amendment are not in good standing, we cannot responsibly vote to award them degrees at this time.”

Faculty members, at the annual FAS degree meeting, plunged Harvard into something of a constitutional crisis as they voted to amend the list of degrees for conferral at Commencement during what is normally a sparsely attended pro forma session.

Instead, 115 faculty members showed up to a meeting in which a decisive majority voted to confer degrees on the 13 seniors. The students were notified of disciplinary charges from the Harvard College Administrative Board just three days earlier.

During the meeting, faculty members claimed that it had the authority to add the students back onto the list because the disciplinary actions from the Ad Board were subject to approval by the FAS — the “ultimate disciplinary body” for the College, according to the University’s governing statutes.

Whether it intended to or not, the Corporation’s statement signaled that it does not believe the FAS has the authority that some of its faculty members think it does.

This now pits many faculty members against the Corporation at a time when many stakeholders across the University have raised serious questions about the Corporation’s stewardship, accusing the board of repeated leadership failures over the past eight months.

Government professor Steven Levitsky warned in an interview on Tuesday that the Corporation could spark a faculty uprising if it does not sign off on the FAS-approved list of degrees for conferral.

“I would expect a faculty rebellion, possibly a faculty rebellion against the entire governance structure, because there’s already a fair amount of mistrust toward the Corporation to begin with,” Levitsky said.

The Corporation cited rules outlined in the Student Handbook which state that students must be in good standing in order to graduate and noted that the FAS vote on Monday only added students to the list of degrees for conferral — and did not actually overturn the disciplinary charges.

“We respect each faculty’s responsibility to determine appropriate discipline for its students,” the Corporation wrote. “Monday’s faculty vote did not, however, revisit these disciplinary rulings, did not purport to engage in the individualized assessment of each case that would ordinarily be required to do so, and, most importantly, did not claim to restore the students to good standing.”

The Corporation also wrote that siding with the FAS motion could create a double standard and disadvantage students who were not in good academic standing for issues unrelated to pro-Palestine protests on campus.

“We also considered the inequity of exempting a particular group of students who are not in good standing from established rules, while other seniors with similar status for matters unrelated to Monday’s faculty amendment would be unable to graduate,” the Corporation wrote.

The current controversy stems from the Harvard College Administrative Board’s decision on Friday to suspend five students and place more than 2o others on probation for their participation in the encampment that ended earlier this month.

The disciplinary charges were met with almost immediate condemnation from a range of students and faculty members across the University, who described the charges as an arbitrary and uncharacteristically harsh crackdown on student activism.

Many critics alleged that the disciplinary charges violated an agreement to end the encampment between interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 and the pro-Palestine student protesters.

Garber wrote in an email to encampment protesters that he would ask schools to reinstate students from involuntary leave and “encourage the administrative boards or other disciplinary bodies within the schools to address cases expeditiously under existing precedent and practice (including taking into account where relevant the voluntary decision to leave the encampment), for all students, including those students eligible thereafter to graduate so that they may do so.”

While the faculty attempted to take matters into their own hands by reinstating students, the Corporation insisted on Wednesday that the Ad Board’s appeal processes must first run their course.

“We fully support the Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ stated intention to provide expedited review, at this time, of eligible requests for reconsideration or appeal,” the Corporation wrote. “We will consider conferral of degrees promptly if, following the completion of all FAS processes, a student becomes eligible to receive a degree.”

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Commencement | 5.22.2024

Harvard Corporation Rules Thirteen Students Cannot Graduate

Faculty of arts and sciences may 20 vote on protestors’ status does not confer “good standing.”.

On Monday, during the Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ meeting on students’ eligibility to receive their degrees, members voted that 13 students found by the College’s Administrative Board to have violated University policies during their pro-Palestinian encampment in Harvard Yard should be included on the list of those eligible [ Corrected 4:58 p.m. : a previous version of this story incorrectly said the faculty voted that those students were in “good standing”]. That meant that the faculty voted the students should receive their degrees at the 373 rd Commencement tomorrow—an action, overruling the Administrative Board, that transferred the final decision to the Harvard Corporation. The President and Fellows (the Corporation) are ultimately responsible for conferring degrees.

The Administrative Board ruling spurred new protests by the students’ supporters, including a weekend march to interim president Alan M. Garber’s home, and furious, dueling editorials and op-eds in the Crimson . Advocates of the students cite prior protest encampments, in which the University did not impose similar discipline; their critics cite the violation of Harvard rules on protests, and reports of harassing or intimidating behavior toward others during the encampment.

In a statement released this afternoon, the Corporation said that since the students are not in good standing, they therefore will not receive their degrees at Commencement. That may further fuel possible attempts during the morning exercises to protest both the Israel-Gaza war itself and the University’s response to the encampment and other campus actions. The Corporation’s statement follows:

In accordance with the University statutes, the President and Fellows of Harvard College are responsible for conferring degrees on students who have fulfilled degree requirements and are in good standing.

Degree candidates are recommended to the President and Fellows, collectively known as the Harvard Corporation, by the faculties at Harvard’s schools. On Monday, faculty members who attended a Faculty of Arts and Sciences meeting amended the list of candidates provided by the FAS Registrar, who certifies that students have met the requirements and are in good standing. The faculty amendment added to the list of recommended Harvard College degree recipients thirteen students who are not in good standing.

Each of these students has been found by the College’s Administrative Board — the body established by the FAS faculty to investigate and adjudicate disciplinary matters—to have violated the University’s policies by their conduct during their participation in the recent encampment in Harvard Yard. We respect each faculty’s responsibility to determine appropriate discipline for its students. Monday’s faculty vote did not, however, revisit these disciplinary rulings, did not purport to engage in the individualized assessment of each case that would ordinarily be required to do so, and, most importantly, did not claim to restore the students to good standing.

Today, we have voted to confer 7,782 degrees to students in good standing. Because the students included as the result of Monday’s amendment are not in good standing, we cannot responsibly vote to award them degrees at this time. In coming to this determination, we note that the express provisions of the Harvard College Student Handbook state that students who are not in good standing are not eligible for degrees. We also considered the inequity of exempting a particular group of students who are not in good standing from established rules, while other seniors with similar status for matters unrelated to Monday’s faculty amendment would be unable to graduate.

We understand that the inability to graduate is consequential for students and their families. We fully support the Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ stated intention to provide expedited review, at this time, of eligible requests for reconsideration or appeal. We will consider conferral of degrees promptly if, following the completion of all FAS processes, a student becomes eligible to receive a degree.

We care deeply about every member of our community—students, faculty, staff, researchers, and alumni—and we have chosen a path forward that accords with our responsibilities and reaffirms a process for our students to receive prompt and fair review.

—The President and Fellows of Harvard College

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CAMBRIDGE, MASS. (WHDH) - Hundreds of Harvard graduates walked out of the university’s commencement ceremony Thursday, sending a defiant message after weeks of protests and a decision by the Harvard Corporation not to give degrees to 13 seniors who participated in the recent pro-Palestinian encampment in Harvard Yard.

Commencement participants gathered early Thursday morning and formal ceremonies began near 9:30 a.m. The walkout happened near 11 a.m. while Interim President Alan Garber was conferring degrees.

Once they took to the streets , graduating students in caps and gowns held signs and Palestinian flags while chanting.

Asked if they felt their message was being heard, Harvard graduate Noah Sepharia said “I think so.”

“Multiple speakers came up for speeches and brought up how unfair it is that the university decided the day before to prohibit graduating seniors from graduating,” Sepharia said. “It was a corporation decision, not a faculty decision, and that was expressed. Now we have this huge crowd walking out because we support a ceasefire and a free Palestine.”

Students made their way down Massachusetts Avenue to the Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church, effectively shutting down Massachusetts Avenue while they marched. 

Students were later met with pro-Israel demonstrators who also held signs and flags and chanted while the pro-Palestinian group left the church.

“For the students and their families who are graduating, who are either themselves Jewish or Israeli, or simply allies of Israel and the Jewish people, I felt that they shouldn’t walk on their graduation without seeing an Israeli flag and we’ve felt so alone as a community for the past six months,” said Harvard PHD student Deborah Shasheled. 

Shasheled, who is also Jewish, said she supported the Harvard Corporation’s decision. 

“I was surprised and also pleased that they stood by Harvard policies and guidelines,” she said. “If any student had done what they did — harass students, prevent Jewish students from walking through certain parts of the yard, breaking the locks on some of the gates and allowing over 150 anti-Israel antagonists to come into the yard — what are we supposed to do? Allow those types of behaviors to go completely undisciplined?”

Protesters had dispersed by 12:30 p.m.

Harvard interim president addresses possible commencement protests in opening remarks

Before the walkout, as students, family members, friends and faculty filtered onto the Harvard campus Thursday morning, protesters already gathered . 

Some held pro-Palestinian signs. Another group held a sign reading “Harvard against antisemitism.” Overhead, a plane towed a sign that said “Jewish lives matter.”

As commencement got underway, Garber congratulated graduates and addressed the possibility of protests.

“As our ceremony proceeds, some among us may choose to take the liberty of expressing themselves to draw attention to events unfolding in the wider world,” he said. “It is their right to do so. But it is their responsibility to do so with our community—and this occasion—in mind.”

“That said, I acknowledge that this moment of joy for us coincides with moments for others that we cannot comprehend—moments of fear and dread, grief and anguish, suffering and pain,” Garber continued before calling for a minute of silence.

As the ceremony continued, at least one student speaker condemned the university for its handling of recent protests and the decision to withhold degrees for some students, saying officials violated students’ free speech.

“The students had spoken. The faculty had spoken,” said Shruthi Kumar. “Harvard, do you hear us?”

“I am deeply disappointed by the intolerance for freedom of speech and the right to civil disobedience on campus,” Kumar said.

Protest follows decision not to give degrees to some seniors

The Harvard Corporation, which serves as Harvard’s governing body, announced it voted to confer 1,539 degrees this year. In doing so, the corporation overruled a vote from faculty members who recommended degrees to the additional group of seniors who participated in the pro-Palestinian encampment. Though the 13 seniors were allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony, they will not receive their diplomas for the time being.

“We respect each faculty’s responsibility to determine appropriate discipline for its students,” the corporation said in a statement. “Monday’s faculty vote did not, however, revisit these disciplinary rulings, did not purport to engage in the individualized assessment of each case that would ordinarily be required to do so, and, most importantly, did not claim to restore the students to good standing.”

The Harvard pro-Palestinian encampment formed as part of a wave of demonstrations on campuses across the country beginning in April. 

From Boston to Los Angeles, student demonstrators occupied campus spaces and at times clashed with counter-protesters and police as they called on university and college officials to divest from companies doing business with Israel. 

While Harvard and the encampment on its campus avoided the kind of clashes seen elsewhere, university officials were critical of the demonstration and repeatedly warned demonstrators they would face consequences. 

Harvard students voluntarily ended their encampment on May 14, taking down the last such encampment in the Boston area. At the time, protest organizers said the university promised leniency for more than 60 students facing disciplinary action for their involvement.

Scheduled to take place less than 10 days after the encampment ended, Thursday’s commencement followed a flurry of activity in recent days.

On Monday, the Harvard Corporation said, the faculties at Harvard’s schools received a list of degree candidates from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Registrar, who is tasked with certifying that students have met requirements and are in good standing to get a Harvard degree.

The corporation said the faculties amended the list, adding 13 seniors who Harvard’s disciplinary board previously determined violated the university’s policies by participating in the encampment.

“Because the students included as the result of Monday’s amendment are not in good standing, we cannot responsibly vote to award them degrees at this time,” the corporation said in its statement, explaining its decision to reject the faculties’ recommendation.

The corporation said it understands “that the inability to graduate is consequential for students and their families” and said it fully supports the faculty’s plan to provide expedited review of student disciplinary cases.

The corporation continued, saying it will promptly consider conferring degrees “if, following the completion of all FAS processes, a student becomes eligible to receive a degree.”

The Associated Press on Thursday reported supporters of students demonstrators said the Harvard Corporation’s decision violated an agreement between university officials and protest organizers to end their encampment.

In a statement to the AP, the Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine coalition said the corporation, with its vote, “has proved itself to be a wholly illegitimate body and Garber an illegitimate president, accountable to no one at the university.”

“Today’s actions have plunged the university even further into a crisis of legitimacy and governance, which will have major repercussions for Harvard in the coming months and years,” the statement continued, as reported by the AP.

The pro-Palestinian encampment at Harvard and the events since the encampment ended marked the latest moment of tension in a school year where the Harvard community has seen protests, criticism, and concerns raised about discrimination and hate in the aftermath of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. 

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned in January amid allegations of plagiarism and backlash over her testimony at a congressional hearing about antisemitism on college campuses. 

She was replaced by Garber, who is set to continue serving as interim president while Harvard seeks to find a permanent replacement. 

Asked for comment on Thursday after the commencement walkout, a Harvard spokesperson referred back to Garber’s opening remarks in the ceremony.

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13 Harvard University students who participated in pro-Palestinian encampment will not get degrees

By Jordyn Jagolinzer

Updated on: May 23, 2024 / 7:09 AM EDT / CBS Boston

CAMBRIDGE - Thirteen Harvard University students who participated in the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus will not get their degrees at commencement Thursday.

The university's top governing board rejected a recommendation from faculty members to allow the students to graduate with their classmates. 

In an online statement explaining the decision, the President and Fellows of Harvard College said degrees would not be granted to students who are not in good standing or facing a disciplinary action.

Students not eligible for degrees   

"In coming to this determination, we note that the express provisions of the Harvard College Student Handbook state that students who are not in good standing are not eligible for degrees," the statement said.

The students will be able to participate in ceremonies but will not receive degrees.

"We understand that the inability to graduate is consequential for students and their families," the statement said. "We fully support the Faculty of Arts and Sciences' stated intention to provide expedited review, at this time, of eligible requests for reconsideration or appeal. We will consider conferral of degrees promptly if, following the completion of all FAS processes, a student becomes eligible to receive a degree."

The pro-Palestinian encampment at Harvard Yard was put up in late April and lasted nearly three weeks. The student group was calling for Harvard to divest from Israel and "reinvest resources in Palestinian academic initiatives, communities, and culture."  

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Jordyn Jagolinzer is a reporter for WBZ-TV. She joined WBZ in 2022 from WGGB/WSHM in Springfield, where she spent 5 years as an anchor-reporter.

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