Henry Predicts Record In Applications for '64

Another record number of applicants will file for admission to the class of 1964, David D. Henry '41, Director of Admissions, confirmed yesterday. If present trends continue, last year's unprecedented 4,200 applications will rise to nearly 4,600.

At this year's filing deadline, January 10, applications ran 700 ahead of the comparable figure for the class of 1963. Over 3,800 secondary school seniors have already filed applications, and Henry expects to receive 700-800 more.

The number of rejections will likewise reach a new record this year. Unless the class of 1964 is enlarged radically over last year's total of 1,225, nearly 70 per cent of the applicants will be rejected.

There has been no indication, however, that the size of the new freshman class will be greatly increased. The number to be admitted will be decided in the middle of April by Dean Bundy's office.

Some expansion seems likely with the opening of the Leverett Towers. It has been estimated that some 180 spaces will be filled by increased enrollment next Fall, although this number may vary with the amount of deconversion carried out during the summer.

Henry pointed out that other colleges are experiencing a 10-15 per cent rise in number of applicants this year. This increase could be attributed to increased national emphasis on college attendance and to rising national income.

In agreement with Princeton and Yale, the Admissions Office changed the application deadline from January 15 to January 10. Certificates of admission will be mailed out during the second week of May.