<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I'm looking seriously into Harvard's extension college and have a question. I am 25, failed out my first year out of high school, and am now in a cc with a 4.0 gpa. I've been accepted for transfer admission for the finance/economics program at University of Houston, Southern Methodist, and a few others, but am very intrigued by the Harvard option. What would you all recommend- Harvard or U of H?</p>
<p>Note: I understand that the extension school is NOT the same as Harvard College, I've read that post. I understand that the caliber of education may not be the same between those two colleges within the university. What I'm curious about is HES compared to a good state school. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>It depends if you want just the degree or if you want a liberal arts education. Harvard Extension is a very serious, and a very high quality liberal arts education. It is not a walk in the park. It is filled primarily with serious nontraditional students. If you are ready to be a serious student and challenge yourself, it is ideal. If you care more about the degree and the high GPA for your resume than the state school is probably better. </p>
<p>The other consideration is that the course selection at Harvard Extension might be more limited than the state programs. You should really compare the specific program you want and make sure that Harvard offers enough classes in your area to satisfy you. I believe that you may be allowed to take some classes at Harvard College as you get more advanced, but you should read the website carefully.</p>
<p>If I were you, I would go to the state school. Extension students are integrated into the Harvard campus life, and as a previous poster mentioned, I believe the course selection may not be that wide. Also, a state university would seem to me at least to me more impressive than an extension school even if it does have the Harvard name, which in this case does not mean that much. Just my two cents.</p>
<p>^ didn’t get into harvard (lol)</p>