Admissions News
Minow Champions Affirmative Action in Amici Brief
Counsel for Harvard Law School Dean Martha Minow and Yale Law School Dean Robert C. Post ’69 filed the brief last week. Harvard also submitted an amicus brief in the Fisher case offering a similar pro-affirmative action argument.
Group Continues Push To Intervene in Admissions Lawsuit
Lawyers representing a pro-affirmative action group of current and prospective Harvard students argued against the court’s rejection of the group’s motion to intervene in an ongoing lawsuit against the College last week.
Harvard Tuition Jumped 31 Percent Since 1998, Report Says
The price tag on a Harvard undergraduate education, when adjusted for inflation, increased by nearly one-third between 1998 and 2015, according to a recently released report by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
In Fisher Amicus Brief, Harvard Defends Affirmative Action
In the 27-page brief, Harvard urged the Court to continue permitting the consideration of race as a factor in college admissions processes, arguing that a diverse student body is “a compelling interest that justifies race-conscious admissions in higher education.”
Months In, Some Students Still Skeptical of Admissions Lawsuit
Alex J. Pong ’16, a Chinese American student who is a president of Harvard’s Asian American Association, said the lawsuit represents another attack on affirmative action, “just using a different lens this time.”
Admissions Lawsuit Stalled, Harvard Disputes Discovery Period
In two proposals filed Friday, Harvard and the lawsuit’s plaintiffs found little common ground regarding the type and extent of investigation that should be allowed during the interim discovery period.
Harvard Joins Coalition To Offer Common App Alternative
Harvard will offer a new college application platform that positions itself as a more individualized alternative to the Common Application
Admissions Office Fields Questions on Final Clubs
Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons ’67 said the all-male social organizations are “not consistent with the mission of the College."
Harvard’s Fate Still Uncertain After Princeton Admissions Case
Experts cautioned that Harvard—currently facing similar charges in a separate lawsuit challenging its use of affirmative action—is still not guaranteed a win.
As Peers Abandon SAT and ACT Essays, Harvard Holds On
Fellow Ivy League institutions have made the essay optional, but Harvard will still require College applicants to submit the essay portion of the SAT or ACT.
Government Will Make FAFSA Available in October Next Year
Applicants to colleges and universities will be able to apply for federal financial aid starting Oct. 1 next year.
Group Supporting Harvard Motions To Intervene in Admissions Lawsuit
The motion, dated April 29, cites as its movants nine prospective students intending to apply to Harvard and five current students at the College.
Admissions Lawsuit Plaintiff Requests Extensive Harvard Records for Discovery
The lawsuit alleges that Harvard sets “target percentages” for underrepresented minorities and illegal quotas on students of Asian descent in its undergraduate admissions processes.
UC Reps Discuss Visitas Event Fair Application
"Check In" will allow admitted students to use the camera on their smartphones to scan barcodes assigned to individual clubs, which will automatically register them for emails.
Harvard Acceptance Rate Will Continue To Drop, Experts Say
According to admissions experts, the historic decline in admissions rates has been driven by students applying to larger numbers of colleges and increased university recruiting efforts.
Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons ’67 has speculated that the Admissions Office’s use of a new low-income student outreach program called Harvard College Connection may have contributed to a larger pool of applicants than in previous years.
Accepted Students Share Stories of Shock and Elation
Until she received notice of her admission to Harvard College at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Rita W. Wang—a high school student from Edison, N.J—was having a bit of a rough day.
Special Delivery
Acceptance letters for international students admitted to the Harvard Class of 2019 wait to be mailed Tuesday afternoon.
Celebration Time
Admissions Officers Ian Anderson and Janet Irons prepare pancakes and french toast for staff at the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid Tuesday, in celebration of the admission of students to the College's Class of 2019.
Celebration Time
The staff at the Harvard College Office of Admissions and Financial Aid celebrated the students admitted to the Class of 2019 Tuesday.
In Legal Filing, Harvard Denies Allegations of Race-Based Discrimination
Harvard has not filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Project on Fair Representation alleging race-based discrimination in its admissions process.
More Students Take Time Off Before Applying to Medical School
Alumni make up a growing majority of Harvard applicants accepted to medical school as taking time off become increasingly common.
Medical School Applicants
Alumni make up an increasing proportion of medical school applicants as more students take time off before applying.
Harvard Students’ Right to Read Admissions Records Confirmed
Matriculated Harvard undergraduates can request and view the notes and comments penned by admissions officers on their applications because of a 1974 Department of Education act.