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...that Reed had continued to put herself in social situations despite the defense that she suffered from a “social anxiety disorder.” Wilkins added that identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation. Director of Undergraduate Admissions Marlyn E. McGrath ’70 said that while the admissions process can be defrauded, the careful scrutiny given to each applicant typically catches inconsistencies. McGrath acknowledged new technology can more efficiently flag such cases, but stressed a desire to rely primarily on readers’ judgment. “This...
...This newest round of scores comes at a time when people through academia are growing increasingly resistant to the idea of numerical rankings and the industry that has grown up around them. “It’s always flattering to be appreciated,” said Marlyn E. McGrath ’70, Harvard College director of admissions. “But it’s foolish to put too much faith into a numerical ranking system.” McGrath said that rankings do not provide a perfect way for a student to choose the right college...
...William R. Fitzsimmons ‘67 is Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. Sarah C. Donahue is a Director of Financial Aid. Marlyn McGrath ‘70-73 is a Director of Admissions...
Director of Admissions Marlyn E. McGrath ’70 said the new policy addressed situations of “asymmetry of authority” in personal relationships...
...percent for legacy applicants to the class of 2011 . Given the weight its degrees carry, shouldn’t Harvard base its admissions solely on merit? Why should legacy status serve even as a “feather in the scale,” as Dean of Admissions Marlyn McGrath ’70 put it? Maybe no one has made the right case for legacies. Sure, their SAT scores may be, on average, slightly higher than the rest of the applicant pool. They may come predominantly from white, wealthy, prep-school backgrounds. Admitting them may encourage their parents...