100% Scholarships for International Students at Harvard University | Road to Success Ep. 03

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This section introduces the topic of the video, which is about getting a full ride into Harvard University. The speaker shares their personal experience studying at Harvard and highlights its prestige and quality of education.

Introduction to Harvard University

• Harvard University is one of the most prestigious colleges in the world, known for its quality of education and world-class facilities.

• Founded in 1636, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the U.S.

• Only a small percentage of applicants are admitted each year, making it highly competitive.

• Harvard offers concentrations instead of majors, with economics, computer science, and applied maths being famous concentrations.

Financial Aid at Harvard

• The cost to study at Harvard is approximately $80,000 per year including tuition fees and living expenses.

• However, Harvard provides generous financial aid to students whose combined family income is less than $75,000 per year.

• Need-blind admissions ensure that mentioning financial aid on your application does not affect your chances of acceptance.

• Financial aid officers work with families to determine the amount of aid they will receive based on their income. Typically, students pay less than 10% of their family's income towards tuition fees.

Applying for Financial Aid

• To apply for financial aid at Harvard as a U.S. citizen or international student, you need to fill out the CSS Profile and submit the IDOC packet.

• The CSS Profile is a separate application that provides detailed financial information.

• The IDOC packet includes scanned versions of your family's financial aid documents.

• Strict deadlines apply for submitting the CSS Profile, including early action, regular decision, and transfer applications.

This summary covers the first part of the transcript.

What Does it Take to Get into Harvard?

In this section, the speaker discusses what a student's profile should look like in order to be accepted by Harvard. The importance of getting accepted and the factors considered in the admission process are highlighted.

Profile Requirements for Acceptance

• The most important thing is to focus on getting accepted by Harvard.

• Factors considered for acceptance include GPA, essays, extracurricular activities, and recommendations.

• Class rank, location, religion, and interest in Harvard do not matter.

Application Process for Undergrad Students

This section provides an overview of the application process for undergraduate students applying to Harvard. The use of Common App or Coalition Application is mentioned along with tips for writing personal essays and supplemental essays.

Common App or Coalition Application

• Undergraduate students can apply through the Common App or Coalition Application.

• One personal essay (650 words) needs to be written based on one of seven prompts.

• Personal advice: Write your essay first and then choose the prompt that fits your story best.

• Supplemental essays (100-300 words each) are also required.

Test Scores and Other Requirements

This section covers the test scores and other requirements needed for the application process. The significance of SAT/ACT scores is mentioned along with additional documents required.

Test Scores and Documents

• Test scores such as SAT/ACT are required but have become somewhat optional due to recent circumstances.

• Good test scores can enhance your profile.

• Other requirements include school report, teacher report (letters of recommendation), media submission, final report, transcripts, statement of purpose, academic statement, and application fee.

Deadlines and Graduate Students

This section discusses deadlines for applying to Harvard and provides information for graduate students. The application process for graduate students is different from undergraduate students.

Deadlines and Graduate Students

• Two deadlines to keep in mind: Restrictive Early Action (November 1st) and Regular Decision (January 1st).

• Graduate students apply through Harvard's unique portal.

• Stipends/fellowships are available for graduate students, such as teaching assistant or research assistant positions.

Conclusion

The speaker concludes by summarizing the information discussed and encourages viewers to support the channel for more videos on universities with easy acceptance, low tuition fees, and good financial aid.

Final Thoughts

• The video provided detailed information about the profile requirements, application process, test scores, deadlines, and requirements for both undergraduate and graduate students applying to Harvard.

• Viewers are encouraged to support the channel for more informative videos on universities with easy acceptance, low tuition fees, and good financial aid in the US.

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This section concludes the video with a farewell message.

Farewell Message

• The speaker says goodbye to the audience.

• The timestamp for this section is 0:10:38.