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Admissions Strives for Accessibility with Test Self-Reporting

Standardized testing has been a cornerstone of college admissions since its popularization after World War II. Proponents of standardized testing maintain that these tests provide a common metric by which to measure aptitude and counter high school grade inflation. Opponents, however, argue

April 11, 2019

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Application numbers jump forty-two percent from previous year

The 2014 application season yielded Swarthmore’s largest pool of applicants ever, with 7,885 applications, which was a 42 percent increase over the previous year’s 5,540 applicants. Vice President and Dean of Admissions Jim Bock ’90 pointed to a number of factors that

February 5, 2015

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Acceptance rate rises to 17% for class of 2018

The admissions decisions mailed out by the college last week mark a decrease in applications to the college and a dip in selectivity for the class of 2018. While applications from the college steadily increased from 6,547 in 2011 to 6,614 in

April 3, 2014

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In spite of malfunctions, college will not postpone Common Application due date

Recently, the Common Application has been malfunctioning, causing many schools to extend application deadlines. As of now, however, the Swarthmore Fall Early Decision deadline remains November 15. The Common Application, which over 500 member colleges use, updated to the Fourth Generation of

October 24, 2013

Around Campus·News

Early Decision A Week Away

One week from today, several hundred high school students from across the globe who are set on Swarthmore will click “submit” on the Common Application. They will inaugurate this year’s admissions process at Swarthmore as the college’s first round of early decision

November 8, 2012

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Application numbers jump forty-two percent from previous year

Acceptance rate rises to 17% for class of 2018

In spite of malfunctions, college will not postpone Common Application due date

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