Admissions
81 Percent of Class of 2024 Admits Accept Spots in the College Amid Pandemic Uncertainty
Roughly 81 percent of the admitted students to the College Class of 2024 will attend Harvard next year, the College announced Friday morning.
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.
Attorneys General, Major Companies Back Harvard Admissions Process on Appeal
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura T. Healey ’92, alongside attorneys general from 14 other states and the District of Columbia, filed a brief in a federal appeals court Thursday in support of Harvard University’s race-conscious admissions process.
Harvard Files Reply Brief in Admissions Case Appeal
Harvard submitted a brief in a federal appeals court Thursday reiterating its arguments that Harvard College does not discriminate against Asian American applicants, marking the latest development in years of litigation over affirmative action in the College’s admissions process.
As Coronavirus Creates Uncertainty, Admitted Students Weigh Whether to Attend Harvard
Prospective College freshmen often have to weigh a long list of concerns when deciding where to matriculate — location, academics, housing, social scene. Entrants to the Class of 2024 have one more: how their school of choice will handle the coronavirus pandemic.
Experts Weigh in on Future of ACT, SAT as Coronavirus Thwarts June Test Dates
As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic forces postponements, cancellations, and the possibility of online exams, higher education experts say colleges and universities should adopt flexible standardized testing policies for prospective students.
Harvard International Students Face Travel Uncertainty Amid Pandemic
International Harvard College undergraduates could face uncertainty around travel, visa compliance, and immigration issues amid the coronavirus pandemic, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons ’67 said in a March 28 interview.
For Class of 2024, Smaller Applicant Pools Meant Less Competitive Admissions at Harvard, Peers
In light of shrinking undergraduate applicant pools, admissions to a majority of Ivy League schools were less competitive for the Class of 2024 than in recent years.
First Day of Virtual Visitas Draws Mixed Reviews from Prospective Harvard Students
Virtual Visitas — the College’s adapted online welcome to the Class of 2024 — kicked off on Wednesday, drawing both positive responses and constructive criticism from students who participated in the events.
Harvard Students Host Virtual 'Black Visitas' for Prospective Freshmen
To supplement “Virtual Visitas” — Harvard College’s now-online admitted students weekend — student groups like the Harvard Black Students Association have organized “Black Visitas” to welcome new admits to Harvard and provide them with information about student life.
College Sees Growth in Admitted Veterans, Admissions Dean Points to Recruitment
Harvard College admitted more veterans and ROTC candidates to the Class of 2024 than last year, which Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons ’67 attributes to both greater interest from applicants and the College’s own outreach efforts.
‘A Great Initiative, But It’s Just Not the Same’: Class of 2024 Admits Weigh Pros and Cons of Virtual Visitas
Students admitted to the Harvard Class of 2024 said they saw both pros and cons to this year's "Virtual Visitas".
Harvard College Admits 4.92 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2024
Harvard College accepted 4.92 percent of applicants to the Class of 2024, representing a total 1,980 admitted students of the 40,248 who applied.
Graduate School Admissions Processes Affected by COVID-19
Allowing Harvard hopefuls some reprieve as the world grapples with the novel coronavirus pandemic, several of the University’s graduate schools have adjusted their admissions programming and application processes following the shutdown of many campus operations.
Harvard Releases Guidance for High Schoolers Applying During Pandemic
Harvard College published a note to high school juniors Friday stating that applicants will not face penalties if they are unable to submit Advanced Placement test scores or SAT subject test results.
Harvard Business School Extends ‘2+2’ Deferred Admission Deadline
Harvard Business School will extend the deadline for its deferred-admission Master of Business Administration program in light of the escalating coronavirus pandemic to June 1.
Amid Uncertainty, Admissions Dean Discusses Drop in Harvard Applications
A nationwide decrease in the number of high school seniors could contribute to this year’s seven percent drop in applicants to Harvard College’s Class of 2024, according to Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons ’67.
Harvard College Pilots Pre-Orientation Leadership Institute
The Dean of Students Office is piloting a new leadership-oriented program for incoming freshmen this summer.
40,246 Apply to the Class of 2024 As College Announces New Financial Aid Initiative
A total of 40,246 students applied to Harvard College’s Class of 2024, marking the lowest number of applications in three years.
What to Expect Next in the Harvard Admissions Suit: Experts Weigh In
Experts say Students for Fair Admissions' case against Harvard will likely continue for the foreseeable future after the organization submitted its appellate brief.
Justice Department Asks Court to Overturn Harvard Admissions Decision in Amicus Brief
The DOJ asked a federal appeals court to overturn the October 2019 ruling which found Harvard does not discriminate against Asian Americans in admissions.
Students for Fair Admissions Files Appeal Brief in Harvard Admissions Case
Anti-affirmative action group Students for Fair Admissions filed its opening appellate brief in federal court Tuesday as part of a longstanding lawsuit pending against Harvard over allegations that the College discriminates against Asian Americans in its admissions process.
Agassiz
Representatives from the Harvard Admissions Office host information sessions and tours for prospective applicants at Agassiz House.
SFFA Sends Letter Requesting Briefing Schedule in Harvard Admissions Appeal
Anti-affirmative action advocacy group Students for Fair Admissions sent a letter to the First Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday asking for the release of a briefing schedule in the appeal of its ongoing lawsuit against Harvard.
Ten Stories That Shaped 2019
Beginning with a dean's decision to represent Harvey Weinstein and ending with a graduate student strike, 2019 was an eventful year at Harvard. Students pushed for change via protests, whether they called for an ethnic studies program or for divestment. Outside news touched campus, too, as University affiliates examined Harvard's relationship to Jeffrey Epstein. Here, The Crimson reviews ten stories that defined the past twelve months on campus.