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Following Harvard Acceptance, Students and Families ‘Overcome With Emotion’
High school seniors across the country waited in anticipation for admissions results Thursday night. The Class of 2023 had a record-low acceptance rate of 4.5 percent, with just 1,950 of the 43,330 applicants receiving acceptances.
Sunny Skies and Plentiful Programming Greet Eager Prefrosh
With red lanyards around their necks, nearly 1,400 prospective members of Harvard’s Class of 2022 explored campus during the 2018 iteration of Visitas.
Students Hold 24-Hour Protest Against Solitary Confinement
During each hour of the “7x9” protest, a volunteer sat inside a 7-foot by 9-foot box made of tape, providing a visual representation of the small area allotted to prisoners placed in solitary confinement.
Fanfare at the Activities Fair
The Harvard University Band welcomes admitted members of the Class of 2022 entering the Students Activities Fair at the SOCH Sunday afternoon.
'Treat Me, Don't Beat Me'
More than 200 Harvard students and affiliates, many with red duct tape over their mouths, protested in Harvard Yard Saturday to demand reform to University policies they say led to the forcible arrest of a black College student April 13.
The Visitas Events to Crash
We've rounded up the best free food and fun opportunities Visitas weekend has to offer (technically for prefrosh, but hey, current Harvard students need this too).
The Types of Hosts You'll Meet at Visitas
For every all-star host, there's a handful of neglectors and overbookers...
In Bright Red Lanyards, Prefrosh Take Visitas
Prefrosh watched a collection of musical performances at “Visitas Palooza,” attended a dessert tasting in Ticknor Lounge, and sang karaoke in Eliot House Grille.
Welcoming the Class of 2021
Prospective members of the Class of 2021 and their parents attend a talk in Sanders Theater from University President Drew G. Faust, welcoming them to Harvard on Saturday.
Five Ways to Spot a Prefrosh
Whether you love them or hate them, be sure you know how to spot the members of the Class of 2021 this weekend.
Prefrosh in Berg
Prefrosh—decked out in their red lanyards and puzzled looks—in their natural habitat: Annenberg.
Dude, That’s Rude: Prefrosh
Ah, Visitas. There's nothing like the smell of prefrosh and fear to get you going in the morning. We have some words of caution to the prefrosh out there to make this weekend as painless as possible for everyone involved.
Yardfest Closed to All Visiting Prefrosh
Unlike in previous years, all admitted students of the Class of 2021, including those who have to arrive early to Visitas for financial, religious, or medical reasons, will be denied entry to Yardfest this year.
Visitas Bucket List
Visitas is all about having fun, soaking up the welcoming atmosphere, and not choosing the New Haven community college.
Don’t Kid Yourself, Prefrosh. It’s Harvard.
You’ve had your Visitas weekend, got your free drawstring backpack, slept on a common room couch, heard about Harvard’s courses and extracurricular activities, and maybe got a taste of Harvard’s bumping social scene. Now it’s time to make your decision.
Prospective Freshmen of Visitas 2016
The Harvard Crimson asks prospective members of the class of 2020 what they think of Harvard during Visitas 2016.
Record Number of Prospective Freshmen Attend Visitas
Decked out in red Harvard bags and toting maps, brochures, and programs, a record number of prospective freshmen descended on Harvard Yard over weekend for Visitas.
Taking Care Of Business
Anticipating around 1,300 prospective freshmen, some local businesses have been preparing by offering special discounts. The Harvard Square Business Association will hold the first “Harvard Square Street Fair,” which will showcase a wide variety of Square businesses.
Yield Remains Steady at 81 Percent for Class of 2019
About 81 percent of students admitted to the Class of 2019 plan to matriculate, which is about even with the rates of the past two years.
Last day of Visitas
Prefrosh Saloni Vishwakarma takes a picture of fellow prefrosh Deepika S. Kurup in front of Widener Library on Monday, the last day of Visitas. “Visitas has been phenomenal. One of the best parts is how approachable everyone is,” said Kurup.
The Harvard College Experience
A panel of Harvard College administrators talk to parents of prospective students about what the college offers to students.