Is there a way I can go to Harvard Extension School right after high school to take classes???
Sure, but most Harvard Extension classes occur in the evening because the majority of students are working professionals (average age about 33) who have full time jobs during the day. So you could get a job during the day and go to school at night. In addition, Harvard Extension School does not supply housing, so students must lease an apartment in Cambridge/Boston at market rents (very high), plus pay for the cost of utilities, internet & food and do not enjoy any campus life. HES is not a replacement for a traditional undergrad education and experience.
Please look through some of these threads to get a better idea of HES: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/search?adv=1&search=Harvard+Extension+School&title=&author=&cat=29&tags=&discussion_d=1&comment_c=1&within=1+day&date=
You can take classes during high school too if you live nearby. Many classes are online, or hybrids, and some are on weekends, in addition to the evening classes mentioned above. However, to be in a degree program at Harvard Extension there are some requirements:
Program Overview
The undergraduate degree includes 32 courses (128 credits, at least 16 credits taken on campus).
You begin by completing three admission courses from the program curriculum. This coursework establishes your commitment and ability to perform well as a Harvard student.
While you are completing your third admission course, you submit your application. You can transfer up to 64 credits from another school. We have application periods in the fall, spring, and summer.
After you’re accepted into the program, you’ll earn at least 40 credits in your concentration and take at least 52 credits with Harvard instructors. You can pursue most of your degree online, if you wish. But to fully experience Harvard, you take at least four courses on campus. You may study on campus in summer courses, active learning weekend courses, or hybrid courses that combine weekly online classes with an intensive weekend on campus.
If you want to take classes as an unmatriculated student, you have endless choices. Many universities allow unmatriculated students to take classes, and many have continuing education or adult learner programs that you would have access to. (Lesley in Cambridge has an adult learner program, if you like Cambridge. UMass Boston has continuing ed as well as access to classes if you aren’t matriculated. BU has Metropolitan College. .) I could go on and on.
It is possible to share housing and utilities and pay, say, $800, but that is often as low as shared housing prices go. If you live in Dorchester on the Red Line you might be able to find something a little less expensive. It is certainly possible.
Is there a particular reason you want to go to Harvard Extension?
Thank you! No, I was just curious as to what it was, and thank you for the information @compmom