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Applying to Harvard University in Cambridge, MA : Info & How-To

If you’re contemplating submitting an application to Harvard University, it’s worth noting that this college, situated in Cambridge, MA, USA, is recognized for being more selective compared to other colleges throughout the country.

Basic Info on Applications and Admissions

SAT/ACT Scores as an Admission Factor?	Required
Advanced Placement Credits Accepted?	Yes
Application Undergraduate Fee	$75
Admissions Website	college.harvard.edu/admissions
Online Appliation Website	college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply/application-requirements

What You Need to Know Before Applying

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	More Selective
Applications Accepted	5%

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Is It Hard to Get Into Harvard?

Acceptance Rate

Even if you have the best grades and high test scores, that may not be enough to get into Harvard since the school has one of the most selective in the country. Its acceptance rate is a mere 5%, so there's no shame if you don't get in. Be sure to apply to other schools just in case.

Average Test Scores

About 72% of students accepted to Harvard submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 720 and 780. Math scores were between 740 and 800.

Harvard received ACT scores from 45% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 33 and 35.

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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