Students on the way to the trial

Students braved heavy rains Monday to witness their peers testify on Harvard's behalf in court.

Students Board the T

Students board the T early Monday morning to ride to the courthouse to support their peers testifying in the Harvard admissions trial. Harvard's Task Force on Asian and Pacific American Studies organized the group trip.

Girl On Escalator

Roshni Chakraborty '21 rides an escalator as she travels to the courthouse Monday.

'An Act of Erasure’: Harvard Students Argue Against Race-Blind Admissions In Court

Drawing on personal experiences — including tales of childhood bullying, fears over Harvard’s whiteness, and comfort found in College affinity groups — eight students and alumni offered an emotional and impassioned defense of race-conscious admissions.

Thiang Q. Diep '19

Thiang Q. Diep '19, who testified in court Monday, said he felt stressed beforehand because he did not want to forget anything vital. He said he was glad, though, to take part in the trial — and that he learned a lot about himself in the process.

Madison A. Trice '21 outside the courthouse

Madison A. Trice '21 talks to a reporter outside the courthouse after giving testimony in court Monday. Trice said one of the highlights of the day was seeing students turn out to support her at the courthouse.

Admissions Explained

Here’s How the Harvard Admissions Process Really Works

This year’s crop of high school dreamers have an advantage their predecessors did not: an inside understanding of how the College decides who qualifies as Harvard material.

Full Committee Vote

Recruitment

Interview

First Reader

Committee

Acceptance

Harvard Says Admissions Officers Can't Consider Race When Assigning Personal Scores

Unlike in admissions cycles past, Harvard officials will abide by specific, written guidelines detailing how and when they may consider an applicant’s race when deciding whether to admit that student to the College's Class of 2023 this year.