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...whom they accepted early, either to Harvard or other colleges which offer better financial aid packages. As an indirect result, ending Early Decision could lower both colleges’ rankings in comparisons that use yield—the percentage of accepted students who actually matriculate—as a criterion...
...that BC hasn’t beaten any of the tournament-bound teams or serious contenders other than Harvard. Harvard would have one such victory provided California wins today. That result would be helpful to Harvard since record against teams already in the tournament is an NCAA selection criterion. On the other hand, a California win would put Lafayette (19-2) on the bubble too. The Leopards would have a worse record against common opponents and a much weaker schedule than Harvard, but they could get in based solely on their good record...
...criterion is that if a bike is loaded with dust or the chain is rusted solid, then I cut it off and get rid of it,” says Coveney, who cut about 10 bikes off the Lowell racks prior to school opening...
...quite accurate. In fact, Michigan’s program involves a 150 point system, in which minority students are automatically given 20 extra points when they apply. Harvard’s program, carefully crafted by former President Bok with the help of federal attorneys, treats race as one criterion among many that may give equally qualified candidates that extra “boost” to gain admission. Both systems aim to increase campus diversity, and both should be protected by the Constitution...