Harvard's Early Admissions: Acceptance Rates Drop as Applications Decrease
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Harvard College has accepted 692 students to the Class of 2028 from a pool of 7,921 applicants under the Early Action Program. The accepted students come from diverse backgrounds, with 15.5% being first-generation college students and 20.8% having their application fees waived due to financial need. Harvard's financial aid program has expanded to provide more support, including a new launch grant. The college also joined the STORY consortium to raise awareness in rural communities about opportunities at Harvard. The Class of 2028 will have the opportunity to attend Visitas weekend in April to learn about resources and opportunities.
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