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Cassidy M. Cheng
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What Can the Trump Administration Do With Harvard’s Race Data?
On Oct. 9, the University will hit a public deadline to turn over documents on its admissions process to the Department of Education, which has been investigating Harvard since May to determine whether it has illegally used race to evaluate applicants.
Education Department Gives Harvard 20 Days To Submit Documents in Admissions Investigation
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights on Friday gave Harvard a 20-day deadline to turn over information in an investigation into its consideration of race in undergraduate admissions, accusing the University of ignoring repeated requests for documents.
Before Leading Harvard College, David Deming Had a Lot to Say About Its Admissions Policies
Prior to stepping into the role of Harvard College dean in July, David J. Deming was a vocal scholar on elite institutions’ admissions processes, investigating how legacy preferences, athletic recruitment, and testing policies benefit wealthier students in admission to Ivy League schools like Harvard.
Harvard Ends Undergraduate Minority Recruitment Program as Trump Targets Race in Admissions
By ending the minority recruitment program in May, Harvard shuttered a more than 50-year-old initiative to encourage minority high school students to apply.
16 Freshmen Assigned to DeWolfe Overflow Housing as Harvard Accommodates a Large Incoming Class
More than a dozen Harvard College freshmen are living in the DeWolfe housing complex — traditionally an upperclassman dorm — rather than in Harvard Yard due to a larger-than-normal freshmen class.
Flyby Tries: Letting ChatGPT Determine My Finals Study Schedule
And as final exams roll around (they’re in a week, people: insanity), I have found myself without a study schedule for my exams. Being resourceful, I had ChatGPT do it for me.
ChatGPT's "Fabulous" Finals Study Plan: May 13 to May 15
Honestly, at this point, if I’m not prepared for Psy 18, I’m not sure I’ll ever be.
ChatGPT's "Fabulous" Finals Study Plan: April 21 to April 23
Seems… doable? Day 3 scares me though, I hate taking practice exams.
ChatGPT's "Fabulous" Finals Study Plan: May 9 to May 12
No notes, just more lock-in time. I can already sense the depths of the trenches I’ll be in for math.
ChatGPT's "Fabulous" Finals Study Plan: May 5 to May 8
The little grad cap followed by my final exam date is so ominous. But hey, I’m supposed to “confidence prep” the day before, so maybe I’ll feel better then!
ChatGPT's "Fabulous" Finals Study Plan: April 28 to May 4
I suppose “reinforcement” is a nicer word than “forced locking-in” for week two.
Visiting Campus, Admitted Students Cheer On Harvard’s Fight Against Trump
Harvard’s ongoing fight with the Trump Administration and its refusal to oblige the White House’s demands drew positive reactions from members of the Class of 2029 as they arrived on campus this past weekend for Visitas, the College’s annual admitted students’ weekend.
ChatGPT's "Fabulous" Finals Study Plan: April 24 to April 27
Why is there so much work on the weekends? I can’t target weak spots in math while also fighting the Sunday Scaries :(
‘Uplifting and Welcoming and Inclusive’: Admitted Students of Class of 2029 Visit for Visitas
Admitted students to Harvard’s Class of 2029 flocked to Harvard Square on Sunday for Visitas, Harvard’s annual admitted students’ weekend.
‘Mom, I Did It, I Did It’: Class of 2029 Reacts to Harvard Acceptance
New Harvard admits to the class of 2029 ran a full gamut of emotions as they opened their decisions, joining students admitted last December in the Restricted Early Action round.