Report Gives Current Data On Entrance

Looking ahead to postwar demobilization, the Committee on Admissions has announced certain definite policies, approved by the Governing Boards and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, which will guide the Committee in future admissions.

The report, issued by Richard M. Gummere, chairman of the Committee, stated that the Administrative Board will regard those men who have had one or more satisfactory terms in Harvard College before receiving their leaves of absence as having "priority" in admission.

Special Consideration Given

The Committee will also give special consideration to those who have received a certificate of admission but not been able to attend as Freshmen and to regular civilian applicants to future Freshmen classes, in addition to properly qualified veterans.

The regulation that no civilian transfers to advanced undergraduate standing will be accepted for the duration of the war continues in force.

Average Age Rises

In comparison with Freshmen admitted in July 1943, the average age of Freshmen admitted in the name month of 1944 has risen from 17 years, four months to 17 years, five months. There has also been an upward trend in the number of men admitted from private schools as compared to public schools.

Of 346 examined for exemption from English A during the past year 35 have been exempted, it was reported. Entering Freshmen showed increasing ability in Spanish and German and comparatively less in French and Latin, entrance tests for the past two years reveal.