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
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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