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How Intellectual Vitality Became Vital to Harvard
Three years ago, almost no Harvard students had heard of “intellectual vitality.” Now, they can’t escape it.
‘Still Doesn’t Feel Real’: Class of 2028 Reacts to Harvard Acceptance
When Eric Li, a senior at Deerfield Academy, opened his Harvard admissions decision, he jumped up, screamed with his friends – and, in the excitement, broke his glasses. Still, Li said, it was all worth it.
Harvard Accepts 3.59% of Applicants to Class of 2028
Harvard College accepted 3.59 percent of applicants to its Class of 2028 — the highest acceptance rate in four years.
84% of Admits Accept Spots in Harvard College Class of 2027
Roughly 84 percent of admitted students have accepted their place in the College’s Class of 2027, Harvard announced in a press release Friday.
Harvard College Accepts 3.41% of Applicants to Class of 2027
Harvard College admitted 3.41 percent of applicants to the Class of 2027, marking the second-lowest admissions rate in the College’s history.
Harvard Admissions Dean Touts ‘Transparency’ as Peer Institutions Hide Acceptance Rates
Harvard College Dean of Admissions William R. Fitzsimmons ’67 said in an interview last Thursday that the College is committed to “transparency” in releasing admissions statistics.
Harvard College Accepts 7.56% of Early Action Applicants to Class of 2027
Harvard College admitted 7.56 percent of early applicants to the Class of 2027, marking the second-lowest early acceptance rate in the College’s history.
Admissions Consultants Praise College Board's Shift to Virtual SAT
Admissions experts welcomed the College Board’s move to shift the SAT to a virtual format, but described the change as an effort to stay relevant amid a rise in test-optional admissions policies.
Harvard College Admits 7.9% of Early Applicants to Class of 2026
Harvard College admitted 7.9 percent of early applicants to the Class of 2026 Thursday as its early acceptance rate remained markedly lower than pre-pandemic years.
DSO Looks Ahead to Virtual Visitas, On-Campus Outdoor Programming
Administrators at the Dean of Students Office discussed their planning for a virtual iteration of the College’s admitted students’ weekend — Visitas — and potential College-sponsored outdoor activities in an interview last week.
Harvard Removes Standardized Testing Requirements for Class of 2025 Applicants
Applicants to the College Class of 2025 will no longer need to submit any standardized test scores, according to a Monday note from Harvard’s admissions office.
Class of 2024 Petitions for Delayed Fall Semester over Online Semester
Members of the Class of 2024 sent an open letter to University President Lawrence S. Bacow early Thursday morning urging Harvard to postpone its fall semester rather than holding classes entirely online if the coronavirus pandemic precludes in-person classes.
August Pre-Orientation Programs Will Not Proceed as Usual Due to Coronavirus
Like much of the College’s programming, freshman pre-orientation programs aimed at helping incoming members of the Class of 2024 adjust to college life will not occur as normal due to the unpredictable patterns of the coronavirus.
Harvard College Pilots Pre-Orientation Leadership Institute
The Dean of Students Office is piloting a new leadership-oriented program for incoming freshmen this summer.
How to Be a Good Visitas Host
Hosting a prefrosh for Visitas? Here are some tips to make sure that you give them the best experience possible!
Guide to Visitas
Flyby Blog is proud to present the first annual Guide to Visitas. Prefrosh can check out this guide to find out everything they need to know about Visitas weekend.
Visitas Advice from Around Harvard
Check out this Visitas advice from administrators, faculty, staff, and a student from around campus!
The Guide to Visitas is here!!
Check out Flyby's first-ever Guide to Visitas! Learn more about Harvard, get insider Visitas tips from our writers, and get Visitas advice from administrators, faculty, and staff!
Which College Should You Choose? (A Flowchart)
Our writers give you a flowchart to help you with your important decision concerning where to spend the next four years of college.
Not at Visitas? Don't Worry: It's Really Not That Deep
If you're not going to Visitas, not to worry! It's truly not that deep.
The Top 10 Harvard Campus Spots to Visit During Visitas
Unsure what to visit! Here are the top 10 places on Harvard's campus you need to visit during Visitas!
Guide to Visitas Events
Lost in the overwhelming Visitas schedule? Check out our shortlist of go-to events.
How To: Be a Good Visitas Hostee
Not sure what the proper etiquette of being a Visitas hostee is? Flyby is here to tell you what to do and what to avoid to be the best hostee ever!