The acceptance rate at Harvard is 3.2%. For every 100 applicants, only 3 are admitted. This means the school is extremely selective. Meeting their GPA requirements and SAT/ACT requirements is very important to getting past their first round of filters and proving your academic preparation.

Varsity teams include baseball, basketball, crew, cross-country, fencing, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, skiing, soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, wrestling.

Despite his remarkable basketball career, Jeremy Lin focused on his academic pursuits at Harvard, majoring in economics. He maintained an impressive 3.1 grade-point average during his time at the university, showcasing his dedication to his studies alongside his athletic commitments.

Like the other Ivy League universities, Harvard does not offer athletic scholarships.