We propose that for experimental purposes this program (of examination coaching) should be established on a temporary basis for one year, during which it will be made available to freshman football players and a limited number of others, the number to be determined by the two seniors who will head the program. It should then be re-examined by another Student Council committee for the purpose of making it available on he same free and voluntary basis to the entire Freshman class. . .

Members (of the various student and alumni committees) cover the secondary schools in their area taking to principals, athletic directors, etc., and above all to the boys themselves--not just seniors, but juniors and sophomores who are potential applicants to Harvard. The purpose is not simply to hand out admissions blanks but to seek out and actively go after the most outstanding boys. . . .

No Trouble About Admission

The (Scholarship Committee) handbook (for alumni) also implies the now generally accepted axiom that the so called "all around boy" is what Harvard wants most. But a graduate should be sure to make no promises to a boy who hasn't the minimum amount of intelligence to do the work required at Harvard. A reasonably accurate formula has been worked out to determine this level of intelligence.

The Admissions Office has shown itself very willing to admit the "all around boy" including the athlete. But admitting such a boy is not the problem--the problem comes in attracting them to Harvard. . .

It is important that the graduate representative in this proposed organization (co-ordinating all admissions) have the authority to successfully represent alumni interests. If possible, his salary should be paid by the alumni rather than the University.

Equal Authority

Obviously, graduates who know that their interests as well as the University's are being pushed in the Admissions Office, will have more incentive to do recruiting work. Princeton and Yale alumni know that when their agent places an application on the desk of the Dean of Admissions, it is more than likely to be accepted. The graduate representative and the Dean of Admissions operate under equal authority at these colleges and the alumni are more than satisfied with the system. . .