Road to Success: Discover Harvard Extension School Opportunities

The Road to Success Becoming a Part of Harvard Extension School admissions@extension.harvard.edu

Harvard Extension School: Who are we? We re Harvard with a twist. 0 standardized tests required for admission 1 of 12 degree granting schools at Harvard University 35 average age of HES degree candidate 110 years we ve been distance education trailblazers 1,000+ courses from which to choose

Harvard Extension School Our Students Are Busy! ALB Students 62% are employed full-time 61% take 1 to 2 courses per semester 21% take 3 courses per semester 18% take 4 courses per semester 83% graduate 6 years - average time to earn the degree ALM Students 74% are employed full-time 60% take 1 course per semester 30% take 2 courses per semester 10% take 3+ courses per semester 77% graduate 4 years - average time to earn the degree

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Certificates MOST POPULAR CERTIFICATES: Strategic Management Data Science Corporate Sustainability Corporate Finance Web Technologies 73% of certificate students work full of certificate students work full time time 45% of certificate earners earn both a of certificate earners earn both a certificate and a graduate degree certificate and a graduate degree 34% of students earn certificates prior of students earn certificates prior to admission to admission 37 average age of certificate earners average age of certificate earners 1.5 average years to completion average years to completion

Certificates and the Path to the Degree Candidacy: Path 1 Complete a Certificate Check Eligibility and Complete Admissions Courses Apply for Admission Complete Degree Requirements and Graduate!

Certificates and the Path to the Degree Candidacy: Path 2 Check Eligibility and Complete Admissions Courses Apply for Admission Complete Certificate while Completing Course Requirements Complete Degree Requirements and Graduate!

Resources for HES Students Available to non-admitted students Accessibility Services Accessibility Services Works with students and instructors to create an equitable learning environment Libraries Libraries Film Archive Houghton Library Theater Collection Cabot Science Library Career & Academic Resource Center Career & Academic Resource Center Career Webinars (Live and Archived), including some about time management! Writing Center Math Question Center Career Advising (for admitted students) Job fairs (for admitted students) Student Association Student Association Join student clubs Attend student-run events Access LinkedIn, Facebook, and Whatsapp groups

Harvard Extension Student Association What Is HESA? HESA is the officially recognized student government and umbrella organization for all student groups at the Harvard Extension School. Established in 2001, the Harvard Extension Student Association (HESA) serves more than 16,000 students annually at Harvard Extension, one of the 12 degree-granting schools at Harvard University. HESA s mission is to build and foster a strong sense of community among the Extension School's diverse student body, including our distance education students from around the world. Through a myriad of initiatives, HESA aims to enrich the Harvard Extension student experience by creating opportunities to develop lifelong bonds that extend beyond classroom settings. Relationships with HGC, HES Club, HEAA, and UC

HESA EVENTS Resources to find Events: Instagram: @HarvardHESA HESA Calendar: hesa.extension.harvard.edu Facebook Page: facebook.com/myhesa SUBSCRIPTION AND REGISTRATION IS KEY SUGGESTIONS FOR EVENTS ARE WELCOME

Club Affairs Stay Tuned: Working on database of ALL Harvard Grad clubs HES students can join HESA Clubs: Management & Finance Club Environmental Club International Relations Club Want to start a new club? Contact Naomi! naomioliver@g.harvard.edu

Office of Predegree Advising & Admissions Office: Your Number One Resource! 9 Advisors Send and email 11,000+ cases via email Make an appointment 3,000+ appointments Attend Drop in office hours 78 office hour sessions - 26 ALB sessions - 52 ALM sessions

Applying for Admission: Step 3 Application Materials 1. Online Application Form 2. Resume 3. Personal Statement 4. Transcripts 5. International Credential Verification (if applicable) 6. Application Fee Eligibility Check the Program Admissions Page Coursework Coursework Check Degree Requirements Application Application Get your application materials together

Applying for Admission Application Deadlines Step 4: Hit Submit If you are registered in your degree courses for admission in this session Submit your application Between Submit your financial aid application before* Check the Extension Application Portal on Submit your application by the deadline. Summer (Harvard Summer School) July 1 August 2 June 1 September 10 Fall November 1 December 1 November 1 February 1 Spring March 15 April 15 March 1 June 10

Degree Candidate Privileges Academic Benefits: Academic Support: Academic and Research Advisors Priority Registration for Fall and Spring Student research opportunities Financial Benefits: Interest-Free Payment Plans Reduced Harvard Summer School Tuition Pricing Professional Development Benefits: Full access to Career Services, including one-on-one advising Extension School Virtual Job Fair

Completing your Degree Alumni Benefits: Alumni directory - the only verified online network of Harvard alumni Alumni events - connect with alumni at events around the world Clubs & SIGs - 175+ Harvard Clubs in more than 70 different countries, and Shared Interest Groups centered on a specific activity or pursuit Career services - offers resources, workshops, events, and individual advising to Alumni Members Harvard Alumni Network on LinkedIn - features networking, discussions, and job postings

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