
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, and its name comes first. But did you know that this university has some unknown secrets, strange traditions, and an educational environment that forces students to change their lives?
š Brief History
Harvard, founded in 1636, is the oldest university in America. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the institution remains a center for research, education, and innovation. It is named after John Harvard, a philanthropist who was the university’s first benefactor.
Why is Harvard so famous?
- Birthplace of Nobel Laureates: Harvard’s alumni include 160+ Nobel Laureates.
- School of World Leaders: Barack Obama, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates (who started his education here as a dropout) and countless other world-renowned figures have studied here.
- World’s Best Library: With over 20 million books, Harvard Library is the world’s largest academic library system.
š Some surprising facts about Harvard
- “Harvard Hates Fun“: This is a common saying among students, but it is actually wrong. Harvard has numerous clubs, events and festivals that make student life colorful!
- Secret Societies: There are secret societies like āThe Porcellian Clubā, āThe Hasty Pudding Clubā that many people donāt know about!
- Acceptance Rate Only 3.4%: Admission here is extremely competitive. Only 3-4 people out of every 100 get a chance!
š„ Why does Harvard change lives?
- š Global Network : A Harvard graduate means global connections. Once you graduate from Harvard, you enter an exclusive leagueāwhere heads of state, CEOs, scientists, and social reformers reside.
- š” Transformation of thoughts : Harvard teaches you how to analyze complex issues, think differently, and lead. It’s not just an academic transformation, it’s a psychological transformation.
- š¼ Career Opportunities : From the Harvard Career Office to internships, funding, scholarships, and startup incubatorsāeverything is world-class. World-renowned institutions such as:
- McKinsey
- Goldman Sachs
- United Nations
- Tesla
ā¦Students receive job offers directly from Harvard at these companies.
šAdmission process and tips
Requirements:
- High GPA (4.0 scale)
- SAT: 1500+ / ACT: 34+
- TOEFL/IELTS (if international student)
- Personal Essay: Must be written in a way that touches the heart
- Recommendation Letter: From teachers
- Extracurricular Activities: Demonstrated leadership and impact in the community
Scholarship:
Harvard offers the ultimate in need-based scholarships. Even those whose families earn less than $85,000 a year can attend Harvard completely free of charge.


Harvard University is not just the name of an institution, it is the name of a vision. It is a place where thinking, creation, research and leadership come together. If you know how to dream big, Harvard is waiting for you.
Are you ready? Could you be the next Bill Gates, Obama or Zuckerberg?
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