<p>He’s</a> redefining acceptance at Harvard - The Boston Globe</p>
<p>On William Fitzsimmons, who ended up at Harvard despite working class background and now leads admissions and financial aid, and aims to expand access to Harvard through recruitment and financial support.</p>
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<p>Haha, I kind of love that particular quote. :P</p>
<p>Thanks compmom, an interesting read :)</p>
<p>I like the way he himself spent a good deal of his first try at 9th grade in the woods with friends, skipping 55 out of 180 school days. Also that he asked an applicant, whose parent was a little intense, what he did “for fun.” And also that he says working at McDonald’s can teach as much as “exotic” or “impressive” summer programs. Interesting guy. “Today 63% of Harvard students receive scholarship assistance” and those whose family income is less than $60,000 essentially go for free.</p>
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<p>Rich snobs? Sounds like the nuns had been reading CC.</p>
<p>Somehow this feels like a prelude to his retirement. Very nice read.</p>