Harvard university

HARVARD UNIVERSITY 

The oldest private University in the U.S. with a worldwide reputation. Harvard Professor like to point out that when students are guided exclusively by the abilities of applicants, not their ability to pay tuition. Expenses fully or partially covered by targeted scholarships (scholarships) and financial loans. For example, law students can claim the bursary. academician Sakharov. And the School of management. John F. Kennedy (the University) offers scholarships for master's degree in the field of public administration. 

At the University nine faculties: medicine, arts, theology, law, business, design, education, health care and management. Each of them the best in their field. 

The most popular undergraduate degree program: programming (practice includes the creation and auditing of sites, web design), microelectronics and robotics. Among master's programs in Economics and Finance. But medical and law schools are considered to be the most inaccessible: difficult to do here even very talented applicants. 

About 70% of Harvard students receive direct financial aid from the University. Among them – foreign students. The amount of the scholarship is determined individually, but the average amount is $23 thousand per year. To get these money you only have to indicate in the application that you need financial assistance.

WHAT TO DO 

For admission to American University entrant must have a package of the following documents. 

HARVARD UNIVERSITY 

* Application form (completed application form of the chosen University) and application fee (fee for review and processing of documents). Each University has its own application form for admission application form can be found on the website of the University. It must be filled out, complying with all instructions. Make sure you included a check (application fee) in the amount of $20 to $200 (depending on educational institution). 

* A transcript (list of subjects for the last three years with grades) and a copy of the document on education (certificate, diploma). The transcript, as a rule, make out in the form of a table. The domestic version of the transcript certified by a seal is not a notary public and at school or the Dean's office. In addition, you need to prepare a similar table in English. You will also need a copy of high school certificate or diploma (for applicants on the postgraduate level) in their native and English languages. 

* Three letters of recommendation (from professors or supervisors of the applicant). The standard recommendation is no more pages. Ideally, if all the letters complement rather than replicate each other. Each recommendation must be signed by the teacher, to include his contact information. A translation of a letter in English, and the translated transcript must be witnessed by a notary public. 

* Personal statement (essay). Essay on one to two pages in the form of the composition itself. Answer the questions: "What do I expect from studying at University?", "Why do you want to study abroad?" Write, what attracts you the University: name of Professor, engaged in research in your field, famous local lab... Even if the University does not require samples of written work, it is better to provide them (portfolio in the field of fine arts, architectural designs). 

HARVARD UNIVERSITY 

* Results of examinations. For home applicants must pass tests in specialised test centres. School graduates pass the TOEFL and/or SAT graduating students – TOEFL, GRE or GMAT. Testing always paid, and costs from $60 to $250. Compulsory all international students entering American universities, pass the TOEFL (test of English for non-English speaking students). The other exams – at the request of the institution. 

* Financial form. As a rule, in the application form prospective student indicates how many could pay for each academic year. Financial viability of the applicant must be confirmed by the information about his Bank account. 

Some universities are willing to provide financial assistance to foreign students. This sponsorship can be from 5 to 100% of the total cost of education. The main role is played by academic performance of the applicant, his scientific and creative activity. In addition, there are scholarships and grants for foreigners, funded by the U.S. government and various foundations.