The number of applications to Harvard College broke previous records again this year: more than 29,000 students applied for the 1,658 slots in the class of 2013, the Crimson, the Boston Globe, and the University Gazette report. That's up more than 5 percent over the previous record—27,462—set last year.
More Than 29,000 Seek to Join the Class of 2013
The College once again attracts a record-breaking number of applicants.
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