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Computer Science

Harvard University

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Overview

Harvard College admits students through a whole-person review; Computer Science is not a separate undergraduate admissions track, and the concentration is open to all once enrolled.

Admission criteria

PortfolioLow

Harvard does not require a portfolio for first-year admission to Computer Science; supplementary materials are optional and only helpful when they reveal unusual talent.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Statement of PurposeHigh

Harvard requires the personal essay and five short-answer supplement questions to learn the applicant's voice, experiences, interests, and aspirations.

Bar to clear: Required Common App essay plus 5 Harvard short answers (150 words each)

Academics & GPAHigh

Harvard defers to the secondary school report for grades and looks for strong academic preparation, course rigor, and evidence of readiness for college-level work.

Bar to clear: Very strong secondary-school transcript; no GPA cutoff stated

Test scoresMedium

Standardized tests are required and used in context as one part of whole-person review; Harvard says it looks at the best submitted scores, and TOEFL/AP/IB can add academic or English-proficiency evidence.

Bar to clear: SAT or ACT required; no published minimum score