Admissions
The Final Stretch
To high school seniors applying to college: You are so, so close. Every time you stayed up until an absurd hour perfecting a project, all the focus you’ve devoted to each activity you are a part of, every bit of energy you have put into the past four years of high school--all these sacrifices are about to pay off.
Early Admits Celebrate College Acceptances
This December, students from all over the country and all over the world, celebrated not only the well deserved winter break, but also their acceptances into some of the country’s top schools.
Ever Wish You Went to Harvard? Here’s Your Chance!
A recently published post on Craigslist advertised something just slightly on the unconventional side: a full-ride to Harvard University, with a bonus upon graduation.
Admissions Bliss
Members of the Class of 2017 remember the day they received their acceptances to Harvard as they welcomed the new members of the Class of 2018.
Freshmen Reflect on Getting Accepted to Harvard
As the sun rose on last Friday, the air on Harvard’s campus was already humming with excitement as students prepared to welcome Harvard’s newest admits. Throughout the day, posts by students on the Harvard 2017 Facebook group nostalgically recalled when they themselves became prefrosh.
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The Class of 2017 reflect on the day they received their acceptances to Harvard as they congratulate the new members of the Class of 2018.
American College Tuition Fees Skyrocket
When Tony Soprano sent his daughter to Columbia University in the famous TV show "The Sopranos", he recoiled from an additional $50,000 "donation" that the dean requested. Even the great mob boss of New Jersey considered Ivy League costs a shakedown—and that episode aired in 2001.
Early Admissions Students Share Their Acceptance Stories
When Pierre D. Hirschler of New York City applied early to Harvard, he didn’t give much thought to the news he would soon receive in December.
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Most students who apply to colleges early get deferred and will be reconsidered for admission in the regular decision round.
Admissions Officers or Facebook Stalkers?
Rumors have circulated that colleges admissions officers factor a student’s online profile or activity on sites like Facebook and Twitter into their admissions decision.
Early Action Acceptance Rate Increases to 21 Percent for the Class of 2018
The pool from which this year’s early admits were drawn decreased in size by 3 percent after a 15 percent increase between 2011 and 2012.
High Schools and Harvard
The graph shows the unequal distribution of high schools in the Harvard Class of 2017. The straight line (above tan shading) is an even distribution. Data is from the Freshman Register.
