-
-
Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Oct 25, 2012
Pros: Inexpensive, aptitude irrelevant, transcript unnecessary, admission-for-all, TFs-are-students too, science pre-reqs: "check."
Cons: Cons: see pros; must be able to plug in formulae values ad nauseam.
Summary: The Harvard Extension School offers a no-admission-required program for those aspiring to medical school and vet school as part of a larger, diversified Harvard Extension School curriculum. The program allows anyone to register for classes up until ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 20, 2001
Pros: Political scene.
Cons: Not-so-great undergraduate academics.
Summary: Harvard and Yale are not only the most liberal universities, they are the most conservative ones out there as well. A seeming paradox? Not really, considering how much political debate occurs on these two campuses, with their incredible law schools and ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 11, 2001
Pros: as long as you can pay, you are accepted.
Cons: the dorm rooms are not airconditioned.
Summary: I am a teacher in the Cambridge Public School system. Last May, an interesting email popped up in the "news" mail folder, asking for teachers to apply for a fellowship to study at Harvard Summer School. I downloaded that application within seconds of ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 7, 2001
Pros: Diverse student body, rich resources and course offerings
Cons: not the best fit for extremists on either end
Summary: Upon beginning Harvard Divinity School after college 5 years ago, I was a bit apprehensive about attending a school full of "religious" people. Would I encounter a bunch of religious nuts? Pontificating preachers hell-bent (no pun intended) on ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 19, 2000
Pros: Unparalleled Academic Resources, Endless Extracurricular Activities, Wonderful Tradition and History, Great Location
Cons: None
Summary: My college experience at Harvard was as incredible as I thought it was going to be; in fact, it exceeded my expectations beyond anything I might have imagined, and, given the opportunity, I would do it all over again. There are few places like it in the ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 20, 2000
Pros: Tight-knit house community, Excellent administration, residents, tutors, and support, Dining hall is beautiful, Spacious Rooms, Peaceful setting of dorm
Cons: Long Walk to Harvard Square, Little Late night food nearby, Long walk to Friends by the River.
Summary: Freshman year when I opened my lottery placement envelope to find which of the upperclass houses at Harvard I would be placed into, I saw Pforzheimer House and my heart sank into my stomach. I had been "quadded." I had been banished to the ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 17, 2000
Pros: Location on Mass Ave and in the Yard, Spacious Rooms, Entryway system,
Cons: Dust from Mass Ave, Tourists
Summary: Freshman year can be a very difficult time for college students. Leaving old friends behind, entering a totally new and foreign environment, and trying to meet new friends and find your niche in the college environment. Among the worries ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 14, 2000
Pros: great for highly independent souls
Cons: tough for those seeking a little guidance
Summary: I stepped out of the car into Harvard Square, and I don't know how else to describe this--I felt electrified. There was something emanating from the brick sidewalks, perhaps, or from the strangely welcoming wrought-iron gates surrounding Harvard Yard. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 13, 2000
Pros: Personal attention, fascinating subject matter, great conversation starter
Cons: Honors only (thesis required), people ask what your 'real major' is, everyone wants to know how you will get a job
Summary: As an undergraduate, I majored in Folklore and Mythology with special fields in Women's Studies and Afro-American Studies. Folklore and Mythology (F&M for short) is a small concentration at Harvard, there are maybe two dozen students concentrating ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 13, 2000
Pros: Courtyard, nice dining hall, close to yard
Cons: small rooms
Summary: I lived in Lowell during my Sophmore and Junior year at Harvard. My room mate and I chose Lowell because of it's great dining hall (with plenty of belgian waffles w/ strawberry sauce on Sundays) and closeness to the Yard and the libraries. Lowell has a ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 21, 2000
Pros: Tolerating environment, rich academic resources, diverse environment, famous professors, helpful student services, generous financial aid
Cons: A little too big and impersonal, professors can't teach
Summary: Let me start by debunking a commonly held view of Harvard: It's only for rich kids. The truth is, while Harvard's tuition is not cheap, once you are admitted, the school does everything to make sure you can afford it.
Harvard College does not ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 14, 2000
Pros: Exercise, improve your skills, try new sports
Cons: Competitive in the playoffs, bored refs.
Summary: Although most Harvard students realize that exercise is important, getting them to go out and actually play intramural sports ("IMs") is usually quite a challenge.
I played IMs a lot throughout my time at Harvard, including being the ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 14, 2000
Pros: Closest to Yard, more personality than any other House
Cons: At times a bit too 'quirky'.
Summary: Although it used to be people got to choose their Houses (House is Harvard's term for an upperclass dorm), these days people are randomly sorted into Houses. So while the Houses had developed a good bit of personality when their residents were ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 4, 2000
Pros: If you take the initiative, you'll definitely benefit from this school
Cons: It's often hard to make the effort
Summary: My first night at Harvard, I had trouble falling asleep. I was excited and
nervous, and although my roommates and I were eager to meet our classmates, there was a loud voice in my head that kept repeating, over and over, each time more emphatic than ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 4, 2000
Pros: Fair process, thorough admissions personnel and application readers, financial need-blind
Cons: It's VERY hard to get in
Summary: You're a high school senior right now, or maybe a parent of one, and you're desperate to get into a good college like Harvard. It's an arduous process, I know. You're probably well-versed on all the standard advice: get good grades, score well on ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 3, 2000
Pros: rigorous academics, endless extracurriculars, fantastic people, beautiful campus
Cons: sometimes inaccessible professors, lousy sports fans
Summary: The way I see it, there are three major categories which define one's life at college. In alphabetical order: academics, extracurricular activities, and social life. As a current Harvard undergraduate, let me impart to you my opinions on how the ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 31, 2000
Pros: Not Impossible
Cons: Not too easy either
Summary: When I entered Harvard University last fall, I had no idea what to expect academically. Of course I had heard all about how it is a great learning institution filled with some of the greatest professors, but this really didn't mean much to me. I wanted ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 17, 2000
Pros: convenient location
Cons: horrible service
Summary:
In a word, Harvard University Health Services are abominable. The staff is horribly disorganized, it is next to impossible to get an appointment when you need one, and the majority of the doctors are inept. I would not normally be so unequivocal ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 17, 2000
Pros: Winning
Cons: It only lasts four short years
Summary: By way of a review, I thought it best to provide some of my general impressions of rowing -- a sport which is known well to only a few though widely misunderstood by a great many. Hopefully, the fact that these observations are largely colored by my ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 18, 2000
Pros: Well organized, many sports, very open
Cons: Not competitive enough, too few participants
Summary: Basically, like everything else at Harvard, intramural sports (often called IMs) are only as good as what you (and maybe a few friends) put into it.
Freshman and upperclassmen have two separate IM systems, but both attempt to make it ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 14, 2000
Pros: Harvard...cheap
Cons: slow
Summary: When I needed to take a few classes to fill in the time between graduating from Brandeis and going on with medical school I looked for a flexible, inexpensive program, that would give me the classes that I wanted to take. Harvard Extension is exactly ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 10, 2000
Pros: Great view, balcony, international feel, nice people.
Cons: A 10 min. walk to Harvard Sq.
Summary: Peabody Terrace is one of the tallest buildings near the river, and I am fortunate enough to live there. The view from the balcony of the Charles River is beautiful. PT is located right off Memorial Drive, and is a 10 min. walk to Harvard Square. I am ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 1, 2000
Pros: Big Singles
Cons: Only Singles
Summary: Harvard Housing is, in a short phrase, hit-or-miss. Freshman year was good. Their roommate matching process, though not particularly thorough or invasive, worked remarkably well for approximately half the people I knew and know. Freshman rooms are not ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 31, 2000
Pros: prestige, incredible other students
Cons: lack of good advising
Summary: Harvard carries such a mystique associated with it, that only becomes slightly changed as you go through four years of college there. While I wouldn't trade my education and experiences there for anything in the world, there are some specific points ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 3, 2000
Pros: Nationally ranked, competitive programs
Cons: You have to be ready to face the best
Summary: In four years of undergraduate education at Harvard, I was never anything but extremely pleased with the athletic program the university made available to me. While Harvard may not be widely known for its championship football or basketball teams (i.e. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 28, 2000
Pros: Talent pool, resources, reputation
Cons: Limited social life, almost impossible admission
Summary: I will keep this opinion short, because my message is pretty simple: if you are going to choose a place to go to school, you absolutely cannot beat Harvard. Consider the facts. It is the most selective college in the country, and has the highest yield ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 22, 2000
Pros: Great athletes and competition
Cons: Little support from administration or students
Summary: I am not a Harvard Athlete (not enough to count at least) but it's pretty easy to realize that athletics are not officially a very important part of the university. It's not that athletes or coaches don't care, it's that most students and the ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 19, 2000
Pros: If you like stress and heartache, go for it.
Cons: It's not "all that" like people say it is.
Summary: I'm not exactly a "prospective student." I actually applied and was rejected by Harvard. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't because I'm not "good enough." In fact, I think many schools place too much emphasis on how only people who are ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 19, 2000
Pros: a small contingent of loyal partiers
Cons: limited options, droves of dorks
Summary: People come to Harvard for the name--I know that I did, and anyone who tells you otherwise is probably lying. I knew that Harvard would not be as fun as a lot of other places, and for this decision I am still ambivalent.
The fact is, most ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 18, 2000
Pros: Beautiful Rooms, Historic Buildings, everything is walking distance, student community is close-knit
Cons: The Quad -- separates some friends because it is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the other group of upperclass houses
Summary: Housing at Harvard compared to other colleges and universities I have seen is amazing. While it is certainly not all large single bed-rooms with views of the river, Harvard is lucky to have buildings with character to offer all undergraduates. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 17, 2000
Pros: World class resources, great students
Cons: profs not interested in teaching, not caring
Summary: Although I am an economics graduate student here, I have also been part of undergrad life through my position as a resident advisor (tutor) at one of Harvard's dorms (House). I have also taught several economics courses for undergrads -- yes grad ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 5, 2000
Pros: Name
Cons: Content
Summary: The truth is that I have nothing to do with the business school. But I have some advice for you.
1. Case based.
The school is completely case based. So even accounting and economics and technical subjects are taught by the case method. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 3, 2000
Pros: The Signet
Cons: Those Ghastly Final Clubs
Summary: I valued my experience at Harvard College immensely...until I arrived in San Francisco this past summer and learned what life is truly all about. It was then that I realized that although college is a wonderful experience, I would have learned a great ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 30, 2000
Pros: World-class students/peers disguised as real, cool people
Cons: Cambridge gets COLD! (And I grew up in Massachusetts!)
Summary: I attended Harvard as an undergrad from 1994-1998, and I've met both people who are exuberant fans of the school as well as those entirely disgruntled with it. As a former pre-med (now medical student), my own view is biased somewhat negatively from the ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 20, 2000
Pros: Professors well know in their field
Cons: "Top-quality" Professors much too busy to meet with the average undergrad
Summary: One often overlooked aspect of college is the quality of the instructors. By this I'm not talking about professor name recognition, number of graduate students teaching classes, or number of classes with an enrollment of under twenty students. Those are ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 18, 2000
Pros: The eternal cachet of the name
Cons: It just may not be the best "fit", and you will pay dearly to put that name on the resume
Summary: Harvard. The name itself has a mystique, perhaps unlike any other university in the world. Certainly boasting of a degree from that elite institution is one of the more notable criteria one can carry when it comes time to get a job. It can also evoke ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 17, 2000
Pros: Almost everything
Cons: Expensive school to go to
Summary: Well my review on Harvard will be different than most considering I haven't attended this school. I have, however, taken classes at the Harvard Extension School. My review is a personal one.
You see, I grew up at Harvard University. My ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 15, 2000
Pros: brilliant students and faculty, lots of opportunity
Cons: $$$$$, unapproachable faculty
Summary: Harvard's School of Public Health draws students and faculty from all over the world. They are the best and brightest. By the time they get to Harvard, they have been doing the most amazing things in their already-flourishing careers. I could not ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 2, 2000
Pros: Great experience
Cons: Not for the faint of heart
Summary: Many famous names (professors and students) that are associated with this department at Harvard are here, arriving at some very interesting pedagogy, but where are the research opportunities? It does not seem like one would actually find the research ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 2, 2000
Pros: Incredibly selective.
Cons: Incredibly unproductive.
Summary: When I was in high school, it was generally accepted that getting into Harvard was the pinnacle of academic achievement -- the Holy Grail of intellectual pursuit. To be a Harvard graduate meant instant access to the loftiest perches in business and ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 23, 2000
Pros: Cooperative atmosphere, friendly students, challenging program
Cons: Some complain that the administration is too rigid (I personally disagree, but I understand the argument.)
Summary: I am a second-year student at Harvard Business School (HBS), about to graduate. The school has exceeded my expectations on every dimension. Before coming I read a book called Year One by a former HBS student, in which the school, its students, and its ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 9, 2000
Pros: Unparalleled opportunities
Cons: Fosters unreasonable expectations of school & self
Summary: As a recent graduate who believes that Harvard College offers unparalleled opportunities for academic and personal growth, I have often been perplexed by the fact that so many students and graduates are only somewhat satisfied by their Harvard ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 3, 2000
Pros: The admissions process looks at more than just test scores.
Cons: Only about one in ten get in.
Summary: I wish I could tell you how, in a few paragraphs. There's no one secret, but these are a few tips that might help:
1. Don't expect to get in. Given that Harvard admits 10% or so of applicants, don't expect to get in. It's a tough thing to ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 3, 2000
Pros: Choice; great professors.
Cons: Anonymity
Summary: The Economics Department at Harvard is big, really big. There are 63 professors listed in the course catalogue, and something like 150 classes. The size is good in some ways -- you have a wide, wide variety of classes to choose from, and bad in others ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 3, 2000
Pros: Great classes, professors
Cons: Many classes too big; professors distant; dismal advising
Summary: Mention Harvard to anyone and it's quite likely the first thing they'll think of is the incredible academic reputation that Harvard has. And not without reason -- Harvard is unquestionably among the top schools in the country, academically. What does ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 1, 2000
Pros: super-professors, current view of issues
Cons: large, there is an easy path
Summary: The Government department (we don't call it political science because Harvard always needs to do things a little differently) is one of the largest departments for undergraduates. Generally most people don't see this department as a very difficult ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 31, 2000
Pros: Broad, comprehensive, world-class
Cons: very competitive, sometimes unnecessarily so
Summary: The list of Harvard's extracurricular activities would prompt most potential applicants to say "My, Jeeves, the comprehensive nature of this exhaustive list gives every chap something to do with all of that free time that he will no doubt have at ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 30, 2000
Pros: Reputation
Cons: Not what you would expect
Summary: Harvard is perhaps the most over-rated institution of higher learning in America. This is not to imply that Harvard isn't a good school - on the contrary, Harvard is an excellent school. But its reputation creates an unattainable standard; no school ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 29, 2000
Pros: low price, great teachers
Cons: teaching assistants who run sections aren't always well-trained
Summary: Harvard Extension school is the night-school portion of the Division of Continuing Education at Harvard University. One of the many programs they offer is the Health Careers Program, which prepares students for entrance into health professions schools ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 28, 2000
Pros: Service
Cons: poor selection of vegetarian foods that are low fat and tasty
Summary: While the Currier Dining Hall staff goes above and beyond the call of duty, their excellent service and attention can not repair the food quality. My main grievance has to do with the small selection of vegetarian foods. When vegetarian options are ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 27, 2000
Pros: Great students, professors, classes
Cons: Lack of support
Summary: I'm currently an undergraduate at Harvard, a semester away from graduating. I strongly recommend it, if with a couple of reservations.
First, let me note that, to a certain extent, the most important part of Harvard is the admissions office. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 27, 2000
Pros: Location, right in the middle of everything, 6 or 7 mins from Boston.
Cons: Tour is historic, doesn't tell anything about student life.
Summary: This past November, I took a road trip and visited 5 colleges in the Northeast, Harvard being one of them. I took the campus tour at every school. The tours other than Harvard were very informative, gave me a very good feel for campus life, I got to ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 27, 2000
Pros: Excellent academics, brilliant student body and faculty
Cons: social atmosphere, administrative support of students
Summary: While the tirades against snotty Harvardians, over-hyped academics, or silly ratings systems may be amusing, they seldom have actual information to lend to people reading these reviews. In this epinion, I will try to distill what I think to be wrong ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 25, 2000
Pros: Plentiful, hearty fare
Cons: None
Summary: the.MYTH
There's nothing students like more than to complain incessantly about college food. It's like being at a party and complaining about the watery beer - a guaranteed conversation-starting technique that even the socially reticent can ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 24, 2000
Pros: varied menus, clean facilities, and tons of on campus facilities
Cons: beware late night diners
Summary: Nobody's perfect, right? Not in this case! If there's any imperfection to Harvard, you certainly won't find it in the food!
The service is friendly, the facilities are clean, and the food is delicious. I will say that the weekend options are ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 24, 2000
Pros: Fun, talented members; Largest community service group on campus; Positive impact on Cambridge community
Cons: NONE!!!
Summary: "Oooohh... Aaaahh... CityStep CityStep CityStep CityStep!"
This is the familiar chorus every Harvard student will recognize. It is sung by the largest, loudest, most fun, most energetic organization on campus.
CityStep is ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 24, 2000
Pros: Big single rooms; Great food; Lots of reading, lounging areas;
Cons: Long distance from Harvard Square
Summary: Despite its distance form the "main" part of campus (i.e., the Square and the Science Center) Currier House is an excellent place to live.
The first day I found out I had been "quadded" I practically broke down into tears. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 20, 2000
Pros: Quality, Variety, Low Cost
Cons: Can't think of one
Summary: Did you know there is a way for you to earn a Harvard degree? Many are surprised to find out that Harvard's Division of Continuing Education runs an Extension School, offering evening classes taught by legitimate professors on an open-enrollment basis. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 19, 2000
Pros: elevators
Cons: isolated from campus, shuttles, etc...
Summary: Harvard had a problem, the university that touts diversity found that housing was segregated, badly. In came randomization which basically put you and group of up to 15 friends in any house on campus. Great, problem solved, right?
Not ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 2, 2000
Pros: great return, creative flexablity
Cons: a lot of time, distance between teachers and producers
Summary: CityStep is a Harvard original and utilizes the many talents of many different aspects of undergraduates and the city. As one of the leaders of CityStep my review is certainly biased, but I think that you will find that anyone involved in the ... read more
-
- Express Reviews
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jul 15, 2005
Pros: Rated #1, 'wicked smart' classmates, creativity/flexibility
Cons: Price
Summary: To complete an Ed.M. at the Ed. School is to complete a comprehensive intellectual journey. Just as I think schools should be, I came away not with the sum of a thousand useless facts, but with an insight and creative capability that applies in all
|
|
