Haverford Science and FA and social life and internationals

Colleges & Universities Haverford College
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<p>Hi people! I’m an international (Singapore) girl interested in Chem Major. I had a few questions. Though I’ve heard of H before, this is the first time I’m investigating the possibility of applying there.</p>

<p>About Science

  • What’s science at Haverford like? Are the classes rigorous?
  • What about undergraduate research opportunities (UROPs)? Are they prevalent? Are the profs great at guiding?
  • How many go on to PhD / industry? :slight_smile:
  • What’s the core classes for Haverford?</p>

<p>About the social life

  • What’s the neighbourhood like? College town?
  • How’s the dating scene ^^;;
  • How’s the housing? Good/bad? Crammed? Familial? Etc.
  • Are there themed dorms?</p>

<p>About Internationals

  • How good is FA for intels? Are they considered for NeedBased?
  • How many are awarded?
  • How’s the accessibility to travel home? Shuttles to airport, nearby international airport, etc?</p>

<p>About programmes

  • How is the study abroad/exchange run at H? Do many students take it up? Where to? Does International FA cover it?
  • How can I be involved in Comm Service at Haverford?</p>

<p>To put in context, here’s a quick rundown of my stats:

  • 2360 SAT (1600 CR+M)
  • 800 Subject Tests (MathIIC, Physics, Chem)
  • 5 on APs (Bio, Chem, Calc AB, Calc BC, Physics B, Physics C, Stats)
  • International Chem Olympiad Bronze
  • 300 hours comm service (zoo, tutoring)
  • Model UN + Journalism</p>
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<p>Checkout these videos:</p>

<p>[Haverford</a> College Office of Admission: Admission Videos](<a href=“http://www.haverford.edu/admission/videos/]Haverford”>http://www.haverford.edu/admission/videos/)</p>

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<p>Fiona,
D1 graduated from Haverford back in May with department honors in chem. She applied to and was recruited by USC, Johns Hopkins…and is now a grad student at Boston College. I believe another classmate is now attending Stanford. During her undergrad, she received 2 paid summer research internships on campus. D1 also TA’d organic chem, tutored a local high school student and inner city students who were bussed in during the weekends. Because seniors are required to write a thesis, she bypassed studying abroad in order to get a head start. She enjoyed her time at H. Neighborhood is suburban…pretty and safe. Hope this gives some info to start…</p>