How hard is it to get into Harvard-Westlake?
Admission to Harvard-Westlake is competitive. We strongly recommend that you apply to another school where your child will be happy should they not be admitted to Harvard-Westlake.
Is Harvard-Westlake that prestigious?
Bright Star Schools works with many community partners to ensure our students have access to rich opportunities. Through our comprehensive partnership with Harvard-Westlake School, a prestigious private school in Los Angeles, our students access after-school enrichment programs, virtual tutoring, and more.
Where do Harvard-Westlake graduates go to college?
Matriculation
| College | Class of ’21 | 5 Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | 5 | 12 |
| Georgetown University | 5 | 31 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | 0 | 1 |
| Gonzaga University | 0 | 2 |
Is Harvard-Westlake a feeder school?
The 300-student school, which requires uniforms, has an excellent record as a feeder, with students receiving 22 acceptances to Harvard-Westlake and 21 to Campbell Hall this year.
Does Harvard-Westlake give scholarships?
Does Harvard-Westlake offer merit or athletic scholarships? No. We do not give academic, athletic, or other merit scholarships. Financial aid at Harvard-Westlake is completely need-based.
Is Harvard-Westlake stressful?
Teachers and administrators are quite aware of and are not fazed by the idea that HW is known to have a stressful environment. “There’s pressure from the parents and there is also pressure from the kids.
Is Harvard-Westlake the same as Harvard?
It is not affiliated with Harvard University despite being named after it. The school has two campuses, the middle school campus in Holmby Hills and the high school, or what Harvard-Westlake refers to as their Upper School, in Studio City.
How many AP classes does Harvard-Westlake?
28 Advanced Placement courses
Harvard-Westlake School does not rank its students. Harvard-Westlake offers 28 Advanced Placement courses. Enrollment is contingent upon departmental approval and the students are required to take the AP exam.
Is Harvard-Westlake need blind?
Financial aid at Harvard-Westlake is completely need-based.
Why is Harvard-Westlake called Harvard?
HARVARD SCHOOL Emery received permission from Charles W. Eliot, Harvard University President, to use the Harvard name. By the mid 1920s Harvard had outgrown its original campus.
What celebrity kids go to Harvard-Westlake?
A college preparatory school for grades 7-12, Harvard-Westlake is the alma mater of several successful actors. Alumni include Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Segel, Lily Collins, Tori Spelling and Candice Bergen. Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner is also an alumnus.