Study in the USA Newletters

Harvard Outreach Newsletter Issue 154, June 2026

School Visits Programme – book now for the autumn term; Harvard Commencement Ceremony, 28 May 2026; Information for next year’s applicants to US colleges; Current status of federal government disputes with Harvard

Harvard Outreach Newsletter Issue 152, April 2026

Welcome Class of 2030!; Information for students who have received offers of admission to US colleges; Orientation Program; Pre-Orientation Programs; Information for students who will be applying to US colleges next year

Harvard Outreach Newsletter Issue 151, March 2026

Admissions decisions to be released on 26th March; What should I do if I’m offered a place?; ‘Visitas’ programming for families and guests; 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 Outreach Newsletter Issue 150, February 2026

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; Harvard’s Net Price Calculator; Renewal and Reconsideration ; Other US colleges that are ‘need-blind’ for international students; 150th issue of HCUK’s outreach newsletter

Harvard Outreach Newsletter Issue 149, January 2026

World university rankings 2026; Russell Group university rankings 2026; The top ten universities in the world; Which universities are ranked the highest for particular subjects?; SAT and ACT standardized tests – should I take them?

Harvard Outreach Newsletter Issue 148, December 2025

What you need to be doing now if you want to apply to US colleges; Year 13 or S6: Submit your US college applications by early January; Year 12 or S5: Apply for the Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme 2026
Year 11 or S4: Work hard at your GCSEs or National 5s

Harvard Outreach Newsletter Issue 146, October 2025

USA College Day, 26/27 September; Harvard College application requirements 2025/26; 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 144, August 2025

Applying to US colleges for entry in 2026? 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; Harvard supplementary essays