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...they're thinking about finally changing the exam schedule so that Harvard works like most other normal collges. Not a bad idea--except for one glitch. That glorious winter reading period...

Author: By Joanna M. Weiss, | Title: Pets, Politics, Procrastination | 11/20/1993 | See Source »

Through the 1930s, founder William W. Nolen (Harvard, class of 1884) offered four-and eight-hour review sessions before every major midterm and final exam...

Author: By Gaston DE Los reyes, | Title: Manter School Endures | 11/13/1993 | See Source »

...school shifted its services to satisfy a new war-linked demand after World War II began. "In those years we did nothing but prepare for the entrance exam for aviation cadets," recalled current owner Robert Hall. Now in his 57th year managing the school, Hall, 83, said he will probably retire "sometime soon...

Author: By Gaston DE Los reyes, | Title: Manter School Endures | 11/13/1993 | See Source »

Peter C. Hanson '95 was working in the Dunster library the evening before the exam, and the rush was on, he said...

Author: By Stephanie P. Wexler, | Title: Midterms Cause Stress For Students, Libraries | 11/2/1993 | See Source »

...monopolized many school agendas with challenges that say more about the parents' political and religious beliefs than their children's education. Should students be molded into "global citizens" ? (Unpatriotic!) Should Halloween displays in classrooms feature witches? (Paganism!) Should kids be instructed to take a deep breath before tackling an exam? (New Age religion!) Should classes hold mock elections? (Usurpation of parental authority...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Crusade for the Classroom | 11/1/1993 | See Source »

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