Slum Kids Made It At Harvard Study Finds
Cambridge Mass AP The boys from poverty stricken urban areas admitted to Harvard since 1957 have excelled. Over 200 students chosen for resilience and promise led to 85 percent graduation and a Rhodes scholar among them. Deans praise the program as a successful recruiting effort.
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Easter Sunday Ottawa march to push peace in Viet Nam
A group calling itself New Democratic Youth plans a march on Ottawa Easter Sunday to present ideas on achieving peace in Viet Nam. The report notes background on student disparities and contrasts Harvard scores with broader statistics. The article also mentions a 1675 Portuguese Synagogue in Ampestan.
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Harvard Deans Debate Role of Board Scores for Poor Students
Harvard deans consider how much weight to give college board scores in admissions for boys raised in poverty and educated in substandard schools. The discussion weighs equity against traditional metrics and may influence future admissions practices.
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