Study in the USA Newletters

Harvard Outreach Newsletter Issue 140, April 2025

Welcome Class of 2029!; Expanded financial aid program; ‘Visitas’ welcome event for new admits; Information for students who have received offers of admission to US colleges; Information for students who will be applying to US colleges next year

Harvard Outreach Newsletter Issue 139, March 2025

Harvard expands financial aid for 2025/26; Admissions decisions to be released on 27th March; What should I do if I’m offered a place?; What should I do if I’m put on the waitlist?; What should I do if I’m not offered a place?; Essential tasks if you wish to apply to American colleges in the future; Information for parents and families; Harvard Housing Day 2025

Harvard Outreach Newsletter Issue 138, February 2025

Introduction to financial aid at Harvard; Financial aid explained in 30 seconds; Harvard College Admissions & Financial Aid – How Aid Works; Step by step process for international students applying for financial aid; How to use Harvard’s Net Price Calculator; Other US colleges that are ‘need-blind’ for international students

Harvard Outreach Newsletter Issue 137, January 2025

In the USA, what’s the difference between a college and a university?; World university rankings 2025; Russell Group university rankings 2025; The Top Ten; Which universities are ranked the highest for particular subjects?; Standardized tests – should I still take them?

Harvard Outreach Newsletter Issue 134, October 2024

USA College Day, 27/28 September; Harvard College application requirements 2024/25; Harvard Admissions Office ‘whole person review’; What’s the difference between ‘Early Action’ and ‘Regular Action’ when applying to US colleges?; What should I be doing now if I am applying to US colleges next year?; Athletic applications at Ivy League colleges

Harvard Outreach Newsletter Issue 132, August 2024

Applying to US colleges for entry in 2025? Start your application now!; Summary of the two main application methods: the Common Application Form, and the Coalition for College; Differences between the US and UK university application systems; Introduction to the Personal Essay and a full list of 2024/25 essay titles for the Common App and the Coalition for College – plus guidelines on how to answer them; USA College Day, 27-28 September 2024.

Harvard Outreach Newsletter Issue 131 July 2024

Applying to US colleges this autumn? Start your applications NOW; Online application forms for US colleges go live on 1st August; Two ways of applying: Common App and Coalition for College; Making the most of summer 2024

Harvard Outreach Newsletter Issue 129 May 2024

Reception for the Harvard Class of 2028; Portrait of this year’s admits: achievements outside the classroom; Standardized testing to become compulsory at Harvard from the next admissions cycle; Standardized tests – start practising now!