The Harvard Gazette

Marlyn E. McGrath

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Students taking notes

1,962 admitted to Class of ’22

College’s applicant pool was a record 42,749

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DateMarch 28, 2018March 28, 2018

“Many changes at Harvard over the past decade have greatly enriched the undergraduate experience,” said William R. Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid. “In addition, Harvard’s deep commitment to financial aid has expanded access to promising students from all economic backgrounds.”

Harvard yield highest since 1960s

84% of those admitted to Class of 2021 will attend

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DateMay 10, 2017May 10, 2017

Harvard Admissions received a record 39,506 applications in January, admitting 2,056 to the Harvard College Class of 2021.

Harvard College admits 2,056 to Class of ’21

Percentage from diverse backgrounds rises; a record 39,506 applied

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DateMarch 30, 2017March 30, 2017

The number of students applying to the College’s Early Action program has grown in each of the past five years. This year’s Early Action applications totaled 6,173, compared with 5,918 last year and 4,228 five years ago.

First admissions to Class of ’20

Early Action program welcomes 918 to College

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DateDecember 11, 2015

“In the face of record-setting snowfall this year, enrollment projections were challenging. Nevertheless, a number of factors led to the high yield, including Harvard’s robust financial aid program, which once again made it possible for many of the nation’s and the world’s best students to choose to come to Harvard,” said William R. Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid.

Strong enrollment for Class of 2019

Yield level for College among highest in four decades

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DateMay 15, 2015

Through its Early Action program, Harvard sent admission notifications to 977 prospective students on Thursday. "We make it clear that whether a student applies early or regular has no bearing on our ultimate admission decision," said William R. Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid.

977 admitted to Class of 2019 under Early Action

Range of backgrounds among prospective students

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DateDecember 12, 2014

Under the Early Action program, Harvard sent admission notifications to 992 prospective members of the Class of 2018.

992 admitted under Early Action

Those accepting will join Harvard College Class of 2018 in August

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DateDecember 13, 2013

“Too many of our nation’s outstanding students, particularly those from modest economic backgrounds, fail to attend college or ‘undermatch’ themselves by not considering selective colleges where their chances of graduation would be better,” said William R. Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid. The Harvard College Connection is designed to help close the gap.

Making the Harvard College Connection

A new initiative blends social media and traditional outreach to encourage college attendance

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DateOctober 24, 2013

“Students and their families have many questions about the affordability of college in challenging financial times," said William R. Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid. "They are reassured when they learn how our financial aid program makes it possible for students from modest and middle-income families to come to Harvard.”

Aid fuels record applications

Driven by financial assistance, 35,000 apply to Harvard College

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DateFebruary 22, 2013July 12, 2019

Harvard College has admitted 895 students to the Class of 2017 under the Early Action program, an increase of 16 percent over last year.

895 admitted through Early Action

Total for Class of ’17 marks 16 percent rise from last year

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DateDecember 13, 2012July 19, 2019

“Harvard’s revolutionary financial aid program continued to have a significant effect on the applicant pool,” said William R. Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid, noting that there was an increase in both economic and ethnic diversity.

Early Action applications rise to 4,856

Students who applied by Nov. 1 will be notified on Dec. 13

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DateNovember 29, 2012September 11, 2019

“Three factors combined to increase the yield so significantly: the return of Early Action, the importance of our generous financial aid program in uncertain financial times, and a series of changes enacted over the past decade that greatly enrich the undergraduate experience,” said William R. Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid.

Yielding to an invitation

More than 80% of those admitted to Harvard’s Class of 2016 will attend

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DateMay 10, 2012July 19, 2019

Earlier this week, Betty Rosen '12 (from left), Daniel Pellerin '12, and Nephat Maritim '15 organized letters of acceptance to Harvard College. In addition to the letters, email notifications of admission to the College will be sent to 2,032 students today.

2,032 admitted to Class of ’16

Harvard College offers record financial aid

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DateMarch 29, 2012September 11, 2019

At nearly 77 percent, the yield on admitted students exceeds last year’s 75.5 percent, and may rise further. Selected from upwards of 35,000 applicants, the class is almost complete.

High yield for Class of ’15

Nearly 77 percent opt to attend College

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DateMay 12, 2011July 19, 2019

Harvard staff pitched in to help load the mail truck with letters of admission. The letters were mailed out today (March 30) to 2,158 students, 6.2 percent of the record pool of 34,950 applicants. More than 60 percent of the admitted students will receive need-based scholarships averaging more than $40,000, benefiting from a record $160 million in financial aid.

An unprecedented admissions year

Harvard College invites 6.2% of record 34,950 applicants

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DateMarch 30, 2011July 19, 2019

“We are delighted that so many of the nation’s and world’s best students have chosen to join us here in Cambridge,” said William R. Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid. Johnston Gate graces one of the many entrances into Harvard Yard.

Yielding strong results

More than 76% of undergrads admitted to Class of 2014 are expected to attend Harvard

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DateMay 10, 2010July 19, 2019

(Cambridge, MA.-- Wednesday, March 31, 2010)-- Admissions employees send 2,110 admission packets and rejection letters (pictured) to high school seniors. Staff Photo Rose Lincoln/Harvard News Office

A historic year for Harvard admissions

2,110 invited into Class of 2014 out of more than 30,000 applicants

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DateApril 1, 2010July 18, 2019

A first for Harvard

Applications to Harvard surpass historic 30,000 mark

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DateJanuary 14, 2010April 2, 2019