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The Phoenix: The independent newspaper of Swarthmore College since 1881

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DOJ investigates Swarthmore’s early decision admissions process

According to a statement by Dean of Admissions Jim Bock ’90, Swarthmore received a letter from the Department of Justice requesting that…

May 3, 2018
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Administration Continues to Increase Access, but aims are limited.

As the number of students  with disabilities grows, the college’s Student Disability Service is continuing its efforts to reduce the barriers students…

September 28, 2016
Sports

The Truth about the ‘Sports Sway’

Despite its reputation amongst our hometown friends and neighbors as either a word that doesn’t exist or a mispronunciation of Hogwarts, Swarthmore…

September 4, 2014
Around Campus/News

Ride the Tide draws high turnout

This year, 361 prospective students attended Ride the Tide, the college’s annual event for admitted students. Despite the fact that the college…

May 1, 2014
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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…

April 3, 2014
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Admissions Hopes for Larger Yield for 2017

For 929 teenagers worldwide, Monday April 1st will bring more than silly pranks and wacky jokes. It will bring an acceptance letter…

March 28, 2013
Around Campus/News

Early Decision Applications Conclude for Class of 2017

With the second round of early decision applications complete, admissions staff have sequestered themselves away as they work to finalize decisions. Not…

February 7, 2013

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