When introducing American universities, some of the first institutions to mention are the Ivy League schools. Originally, the Ivy League was an athletic conference made up of 8 private institutes of higher learning in northeastern United States. However, as time went on, these schools also became known for their excellence in academics besides athletics. Included in the Ivy League schools are Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, and Harvard University. These 8 schools have been recognized as some of the best colleges and universities in the United States.
Harvard University is a private institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The university includes a number of graduate and professional schools, as well as a college for undergraduates. In 2012, Harvard ranked number one in US News’ ranking of national universities again. Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institute of higher education in the United States. It can be said that first there was Harvard, then the United States of America. Also, Harvard’s library contains the oldest collection of books in the United States as well as the largest private collection in the world. Harvard has also been described by Forbes Magazine as one of the “billionaire universities” as of their recent list of 469 billionaires, 50 received a degree from Harvard.
Harvard College (the institute for undergraduate students) is one of the most famous schools in the United States. It offers over 40 undergraduate fields of study, including astrophysics, mathematics, neurobiology(神经生物学), etc. And the financial aid program there is amazing. Even though the tuition is about 37,576, and there are other expenses throughout the year, about 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid. Out of those students, over 90% of them had their full need met. And the policies for international students are the same for U.S. citizens.
Harvard College is very selective, as it only admits about 6% of their applicants. For admission into Harvard College, it is required that students take the SAT or the ACT, as well as 2 SAT Subject Tests. Harvard will also look at other factors during admission such as your application essay, high school transcript, work experience, GPA (Grade Point Average), your interview, recommendations, and most importantly, your character and personal qualities.

What are the Ivy League schools famous for?

A．Athletics and location.

B．Academics and history.

C．Financial aid and training.

D．Athletics and academics.

Harvard University includes         .

A．a number of colleges for undergraduates

B．a kindergarten, a middle school and a college

C．many graduate and professional schools and a college for undergraduates

D．only one college

Why is Harvard called one of the “billionaire universities”?

A．Because nearly one ninth of the billionaires once studied in Harvard.

B．Because there are 50 billionaires in Harvard.

C．Because people can get a lot of money from Harvard.

D．Because 469 billionaires sponsor Harvard.

What can we learn from the passage?

A．90% students in Harvard have their full need met.

B．About 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

C．Harvard College is the institute for graduate students.

D．The policies for international students are different for U.S. citizens.

To be admitted by Harvard, you need _________.
①high school transcript
②a good application essay
③living permit
④to take the SAT or the ACT
⑤health certificate
⑥good personal qualities

A．①②③

B．④⑤⑥

C．①③⑤

D．②④⑥