<p>Can they be accepted in theory? Sure. Will they be accepted? That depends on the school. In theory, you can transfer credits into any school. However, transfer credits are always handled on a case-by-case basis at every school.</p>
<p>back to an earlier question, do HES courses taken during high school improve my chances at attending Harvard College?</p>
<p>Probably not.</p>
<p>No,but it has been shown that SOME(a small fraction Ive heard) do go on to all of the masters programs,I myself am looking for a MBA. But eh,your best bet is to talk to mr Blinn,very awesome guy,stephen is trying to help me through my tough time.</p>
<p>I’d like to respond after being at the Extension School for two years now. I’ve since changed my plan and am looking into applying to Medical Schools at the completion of my A.L.B. I’d like to impress the fact that while there are different standards in admission here at the Extension School, the fact remains that it is difficult and courses can be completed as a Special Student at the College. Moreover, the fact that many students balance full time work with courses at HES is something that should be applauded. I caution society to not underestimate the value of the graduates of these programs and the education they recieve. My question is: what are some things which would legitimize the program in your view. This is one of the 12 degree granting Schools here at the University.</p>
<p>The program is already “legitimate” in my view. I went to medical school with an HES graduate, and she is one of the smartest people I know.</p>
<p>Thanks for that, eg. I’m working on a national proposal to address the problems foster children and orphans address with education and development. I’ve struggled with the fact that everywhere I go I see people who talk about how we the ES isn’t the same, we aren’t real Harvard, or we aren’t capable of being called Harvard graduates… but deep down this program changes who you are and gives you the skillset to believe you can make a difference in the world while giving you access to many wonderful facilities and I just want everyone to know it is worth every bit of time you put into the program.</p>
<p>I’m a non-traditional student in my 50’s, who got into a bunch of Ivies at the end of high school but didn’t go: the “sixties” turbulence sent me in other directions.</p>
<p>I would ask why the fixation on the Harvard name?</p>
<p>I have considered Harvard Extension but find the ability to concentrate in my area of interest is less than I have found at UMass Boston.</p>
<p>Computer science is great at UMass, and the price of UMass and Harvard Extension are about the same. UMass has courses during the day, evening and weekends, and students can move freely among these time slots. Also, if you are admitted once, you can withdraw for semesters, or even years, when school is difficult for you, then readmit for $25.</p>
<p>BU has Metropolitan College, which is excellent but expensive (maybe you would have financial aid).</p>
<p>Harvard Extension is great, but I am just suggesting that there are alternatives.</p>
<p>Oh- and my husband went to Harvard for Masters work, got interrupted by the draft…he got his MBA at UMass 15 years later, and much preferred it to Harvard. The focus there is on teaching, and classes are both small, and diverse.</p>
<p>I’d like to thank you for your comment compmom. I think that there are obviously a lot of alternatives, both good or bad, to the Continuing Education program at Harvard. I think to each his own. Apparently UMass does have good classwork but I chose the degree program here at Harvard because it fits with my goals and needs. I appreciate your suggestions and hope others take them into consideration also. All the best!</p>
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<p>Hi Brandon,
Did you get accepted into the ALB degree program? If so, how tough was it to get in? Also, how well did you do in your Expository Writing class? I plan to enroll in this class at the Harvard Summer School. </p>
<p>As a ALB degree candidate, I also plan to apply as a Special Student at Harvard College to do a major in Sociology with the Sociology Department, after I have completed my first 8 classes. </p>
<p>However, I will have to re-apply for a second year as a special student to finish all of my upper level Sociology classes. It would be the equivilent of one fulltime academic school year at Harvard College. It’s no different than what a visiting would do, since he is allowed to do a fulltime academic school year. In contrast, a Special Student is limited to 2 classes a semester for one school year. So an extension for one additional year would make sense. The 4 regular semesters as a Special Student at Harvard College would equal to one fulltime academic school year.</p>
<p>At least that is how I look at it. Until I know how well I’ll perform in my Expository Writing class, I am going to look at this matter one semester at a time. Let me know of your thoughts about my letter.</p>