Can I pursue computer science from Harvard or New York University after completing my class 12th?
I have opted for PCM with physical education in class 12th.
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Yes you can. You have to take SAT/ACT and SAT subject exam. Toefl requirement depends upon the college you apply to. Also check the 12th board percentage required by the college for you to be eligible. -
For undergraduate programs in US u have to meet standards fo English language proficiency test like tofel , tofel is acceptable in all universities in US. also u have to meet the required grades of SAT. That means prepare for TOFEL and SAT -
Yes, you can.
You need to give SAT for pursuing undergraduate course abroad and English efficiency exam as well.
All universities have different requirements that you can check online on their respective websites.
Best of luck. -
Yes, you can but prepare for IELTS and try to get good bands.
Harvard conduct exam for scholarship every year. I would like to suggest you to google it and also prepare for it.
If you get admission in Harvard, you have a very bright future.
All the best. -
Yes you CA but you should check the entry requirements. They are extremely stringent in nature.
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Columbia accepts around 4 applications for every 100 it receives. Its acceptance rate was 4.29% for the Class of 2029. NYU accepts twice the number of applications, at an 8% acceptance rate. You would have to work hard to get into either. However, at NYU you have a better chance.
You can apply for the NYU admissions via the online application portal for the PG programs and the Common App can be used for UG applications. Look at the New York University admission deadlines given below -
| Admission Type | NYU Deadline | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision 1 | Nov 1, 2025 (Closed now) | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Early Decision 2 | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
| Regular Decision | Jan 5, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
As an international student, you would need a strong GPA of around 3.62 on a 4.0 scale if you are applying for UG admissions and for graduate programs, a New York University GPA requirement of 3.5 or higher is there.
Though the GPA only tells how academically inclined you are, but this university is also interested in the holistic student profile like extracurriculars, good essays and English language proficiency.
Getting into NYU from India is not as easy as the New York University acceptance rate is 7.7% as per the latest data released. International students are not only reviewed on their academic abilities, but also on strong essays, competitive GMAT or GRE scores, great extracurriculars, a creative portfolio, good LORs, and a really good answer to the question 'Why NYU'?
According to latest employment report of 2022 by institute, Goldman Sachs is not among list of recruiters hiring UG and PG graduates from institute.
But there are several other top MNC's who are part of institute's recruitment network including:
· Amazon
· Apple
· Google
· JP Morgan Chase & Co
· Microsoft
· Morgan Stanley
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