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Harvard University recently released details regarding its ongoing undergraduate admissions procedures as highlighted by the Harvard Gazette. The official updates outline how the institution evaluates prospective students who apply for…
Read full news →Video Gives Musical Answer to the Question: ‘Why Choose Yale?’
The video provides a musical and insightful answer to the question “Why Choose Yale?” It starts with a typical Yale admissions information session, where a young admissions officer engages prospective…
Read full news →Harvard College to enroll small number of transfer students
Starting next fall, Harvard College will welcome a limited number of transfer students from other colleges and universities. This decision follows a temporary suspension of the transfer program in 2008.…
Read full news →Admissions Dean Fitzsimmons honored by Access
William R. Fitzsimmons, Harvard College's dean of admissions and financial aid, received recognition last April 15th from Access, a leading organization providing financial aid, scholarships, and valuable advice to Boston…
Read full news →MIT admissions dean discusses incoming class
Stu Schmill, the MIT Admissions Dean, recently discussed plans for the incoming freshman class during a town hall meeting with prospective students and their families. Topics included course selection, extracurricular…
Read full news →A record pool leads to a record-low admissions rate
Harvard University released its official admissions figures, announcing a record-breaking applicant pool that produced the lowest acceptance rate in the history of the institution. As applicant numbers rise across higher…
Read full news →Schmill named new dean of admissions
Donna Coveney has been appointed as MIT’s next dean of admissions, effective immediately, following Stuart Schmill ’86’s announcement. Coveney has served as MIT’s interim director of admissions since April 2007,…
Read full news →Delegations travel to Brazil and Mexico for alumni-hosted events
Agroup of Yale students, faculty, and staff recently visited São Paulo, Brazil, as part of a week-long event called “Yale Week in Brazil.” Organized by Yale’s Office of International Affairs…
Read full news →Statement by Marilee Jones
Ihave resigned from my position as MIT’s Dean of Admissions, and I regret having misled someone. The individual expressed regret over misrepresenting their academic credentials when applying to MIT 28…
Read full news →Dean of admissions resigns
Marilee Jones, the Dean of Admissions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has tendered her resignation effective immediately, which was confirmed. Dean Daniel E. Hastings has announced that Marilee Jones,…
Read full news →A record pool leads to record results
Ahistoric number of applicants—22,955—applied to Harvard College this year, marking a new milestone. The traditional admission letters were dispatched to 9% (2,058) of the applicants, setting a new low in…
Read full news →Institute admits 1,533 students to the Class of 2011
Institute admits 1,533 students to the Class of 2011 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has welcomed 1,533 freshmen for the Class of 2011, marking a significant change in admissions. This…
Read full news →Portrait of former Dean of the College L. Fred Jewett is unveiled
The Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations has unveiled the seventh portrait in its Minority Portraiture Project. This latest addition, created in oils, honors L. Fred Jewett '57, M.B.A.…
Read full news →Admissions' 'matchmaking' is no magic formula
MIT’s admissions process isn’t a magical formula, according to an article by Sasha Brown, which appeared in the MIT News on December 28, 2006. The piece highlights that admissions officers…
Read full news →MIT accepts 390 students for early admission
MIT’s news office reports that 390 students were accepted early in 2006, reflecting the institution’s ongoing commitment to diverse academic opportunities. MIT has accepted 390 students, representing 11% of the…
Read full news →Harvard to eliminate early admission
Harvard University announced a major shift in its admissions process by completely eliminating its early admission program. University officials stated that the traditional early action and early decision options tended…
Read full news →Bathing Disability in Elderly Strong Predictor of Long-Term Admission to Nursing Homes
Yale researchers have identified that chronic bathing disabilities among elderly individuals significantly increase their risk of long-term admission to nursing homes, with the risk elevated by 77 percent. However, interventions…
Read full news →Admissions blog is a window on MIT
Admissions blog serves as a window into MIT’s admissions process. authored by Sasha Brown, MIT News Office, the blog post, which appeared on August 15, 2006, features a caption. Ben…
Read full news →Awards convocation
Awards convocation was held at MIT on May 9 to honor various individuals and groups for their contributions to the Institute. The event recognized recipients of several prestigious awards, spanning…
Read full news →The Class of 2010 is the most diverse in Harvard history
The Class of 2010 at Harvard University stands out as the most diverse in the institution's history, marking significant milestones in economic, gender, and ethnic diversity. This year saw a…
Read full news →Admissions, financial aid to move to Agassiz House
Agassiz House, a prominent building in Radcliffe Yard known for its grand columns, will become the new home for Harvard’s Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid starting in September. The Graduate…
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