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How Intellectual Vitality Became Vital to Harvard
Three years ago, almost no Harvard students had heard of “intellectual vitality.” Now, they can’t escape it.
‘Still Doesn’t Feel Real’: Class of 2028 Reacts to Harvard Acceptance
When Eric Li, a senior at Deerfield Academy, opened his Harvard admissions decision, he jumped up, screamed with his friends – and, in the excitement, broke his glasses. Still, Li said, it was all worth it.
Harvard Accepts 3.59% of Applicants to Class of 2028
Harvard College accepted 3.59 percent of applicants to its Class of 2028 — the highest acceptance rate in four years.
84% of Admits Accept Spots in Harvard College Class of 2027
Roughly 84 percent of admitted students have accepted their place in the College’s Class of 2027, Harvard announced in a press release Friday.
Harvard College Accepts 3.41% of Applicants to Class of 2027
Harvard College admitted 3.41 percent of applicants to the Class of 2027, marking the second-lowest admissions rate in the College’s history.
Harvard Admissions Dean Touts ‘Transparency’ as Peer Institutions Hide Acceptance Rates
Harvard College Dean of Admissions William R. Fitzsimmons ’67 said in an interview last Thursday that the College is committed to “transparency” in releasing admissions statistics.
Harvard College Accepts 7.56% of Early Action Applicants to Class of 2027
Harvard College admitted 7.56 percent of early applicants to the Class of 2027, marking the second-lowest early acceptance rate in the College’s history.
Admissions Consultants Praise College Board's Shift to Virtual SAT
Admissions experts welcomed the College Board’s move to shift the SAT to a virtual format, but described the change as an effort to stay relevant amid a rise in test-optional admissions policies.
Harvard College Admits 7.9% of Early Applicants to Class of 2026
Harvard College admitted 7.9 percent of early applicants to the Class of 2026 Thursday as its early acceptance rate remained markedly lower than pre-pandemic years.
DSO Looks Ahead to Virtual Visitas, On-Campus Outdoor Programming
Administrators at the Dean of Students Office discussed their planning for a virtual iteration of the College’s admitted students’ weekend — Visitas — and potential College-sponsored outdoor activities in an interview last week.
Harvard Removes Standardized Testing Requirements for Class of 2025 Applicants
Applicants to the College Class of 2025 will no longer need to submit any standardized test scores, according to a Monday note from Harvard’s admissions office.
Class of 2024 Petitions for Delayed Fall Semester over Online Semester
Members of the Class of 2024 sent an open letter to University President Lawrence S. Bacow early Thursday morning urging Harvard to postpone its fall semester rather than holding classes entirely online if the coronavirus pandemic precludes in-person classes.
August Pre-Orientation Programs Will Not Proceed as Usual Due to Coronavirus
Like much of the College’s programming, freshman pre-orientation programs aimed at helping incoming members of the Class of 2024 adjust to college life will not occur as normal due to the unpredictable patterns of the coronavirus.
Harvard College Pilots Pre-Orientation Leadership Institute
The Dean of Students Office is piloting a new leadership-oriented program for incoming freshmen this summer.
