We speak to prospective HES students in a professional, welcoming, and insightful manner to encourage them to envision themselves as a Harvard Extension School student and motivate them to register for a course to begin their journey with us.
For more in-depth information about how we speak to prospective Harvard Extension School students, please visit the Brand-Specific Voice Guide page in Confluence.
Graduate Student Prospects
- Average Age: 38
- Education Level: Bachelor’s (69%) or master’s (25%)
- Professional Experience: mid-career (17 years)
- Residence: domestic (82%) and international (18%)
- Working toward an advanced credential in a flexible way: degree (64%), certificate (11%), or both (25%)
- Rigorous, high-quality program
- Expanding their expertise & learning something new
- Expert faculty
- The advantage of a Harvard credential
Testimonials — Flexibility
With the flexibility built into the degree, I was able to customize my program to meet my current and future needs, while still experiencing the academic rigor and excellence of the Harvard community.
Bachelor’s Degree Prospects
- Average Age: 36
- Education Level: some college (72% of students transfer credits)
- Professional Experience: mid-career (average 12 years)
- Residence: domestic (87%) and international (13%)
- 11% are military veterans
- Completing their UG degree to prepare for graduate school (37%) or to enrich their lives
- Proving themselves and inspiring others
- A challenging, high-quality education
- The advantage of a Harvard degree
Testimonials — Academic Excellence/Personal Growth
Many who desire to obtain a college degree can only dream of walking across the stage as a Harvard graduate. As a graduate, Harvard Extension School has made my dream come true.
The transformative power of HES has not only impacted my personal growth but has also opened doors to new possibilities.
Course Taker Prospects
- Average Age: 31
- Education Level: Bachelor’s degree (32%) or master’s (22%)
- Professional Experience: ~10 years
- Residence: domestic (88%) and international (13%)
- Exploring a new topic
- Challenging themselves
- Satisfying their intellectual curiosity and/or preparing for graduate school
