Harvard freshman survey insights for class of 2028

[Anonymous]

The Harvard Crimson has released their annual freshman survey that gives some insights into the admitted class of 2028.

Average SAT: 1523
Average ACT: 34
Average SAT (recruited athletes): 1479
Average SAT (legacy): 1539

Average GPA: 3.98
Average GPA (public school): 3.98
Average GPA (private school): 3.96


https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/12/5/freshman-survey-2028-academics/

The Crimson publishes a series of articles from this survey (political affiliation, drug use, AI usage, sexual activity) in a series of stories each year. There is a sampling bias, and some of the kids are a bit silly in their responses, but it's best you can get.

Might be interesting for those looking to apply to Harvard to see how they compare to the current freshman.

[Anonymous]

69% are virgins (self-reported).
46% never drink

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/12/4/freshman-survey-2028-lifestyle/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:69% are virgins (self-reported).
46% never drink

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/12/4/freshman-survey-2028-lifestyle/

Never Drinks jumps to 76% if you include rarely or a few times a year. As a parent this is looking good so far.

[Anonymous]

Who says these Ivory tower institutions discriminate against Republicans...where is the outrage:

When breaking down test scores by political affiliation, the average score for students who self-reported as Democrats was 1527, nearly 70 points higher than the average score of students who identified as Republicans. The average ACT score for Democratic students in the Class of 2028 was 34, two points higher than the average score for Republican students, which sits at 32. Approximately 10 times more students self-identified as Democrat than Republican.

[Anonymous]

Possibly important to note, from the Crimson article: "Roughly 33 percent of students in the Class of 2028 completed The Crimson’s freshman survey"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:69% are virgins (self-reported).
46% never drink

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/12/4/freshman-survey-2028-lifestyle/

It's cause of all the Asians 😁🤭 I'm Asian btw, but there's some truth to that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:69% are virgins (self-reported).
46% never drink

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/12/4/freshman-survey-2028-lifestyle/

I guess Gilmore Girls was right, after all

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who says these Ivory tower institutions discriminate against Republicans...where is the outrage:

When breaking down test scores by political affiliation, the average score for students who self-reported as Democrats was 1527, nearly 70 points higher than the average score of students who identified as Republicans. The average ACT score for Democratic students in the Class of 2028 was 34, two points higher than the average score for Republican students, which sits at 32. Approximately 10 times more students self-identified as Democrat than Republican.

That is a combination of the legacy preference and the athletic preferences.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who says these Ivory tower institutions discriminate against Republicans...where is the outrage:

When breaking down test scores by political affiliation, the average score for students who self-reported as Democrats was 1527, nearly 70 points higher than the average score of students who identified as Republicans. The average ACT score for Democratic students in the Class of 2028 was 34, two points higher than the average score for Republican students, which sits at 32. Approximately 10 times more students self-identified as Democrat than Republican.

That is a combination of the legacy preference and the athletic preferences.

The article specifically indicates that legacy students had higher average test scores than non-legacy.

[Anonymous]

Remember this is a self-selected sample of 18yr olds. Not a legit statistical analysis.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who says these Ivory tower institutions discriminate against Republicans...where is the outrage:

When breaking down test scores by political affiliation, the average score for students who self-reported as Democrats was 1527, nearly 70 points higher than the average score of students who identified as Republicans. The average ACT score for Democratic students in the Class of 2028 was 34, two points higher than the average score for Republican students, which sits at 32. Approximately 10 times more students self-identified as Democrat than Republican.

Unsurprising.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who says these Ivory tower institutions discriminate against Republicans...where is the outrage:

When breaking down test scores by political affiliation, the average score for students who self-reported as Democrats was 1527, nearly 70 points higher than the average score of students who identified as Republicans. The average ACT score for Democratic students in the Class of 2028 was 34, two points higher than the average score for Republican students, which sits at 32. Approximately 10 times more students self-identified as Democrat than Republican.

Unsurprising.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who says these Ivory tower institutions discriminate against Republicans...where is the outrage:

When breaking down test scores by political affiliation, the average score for students who self-reported as Democrats was 1527, nearly 70 points higher than the average score of students who identified as Republicans. The average ACT score for Democratic students in the Class of 2028 was 34, two points higher than the average score for Republican students, which sits at 32. Approximately 10 times more students self-identified as Democrat than Republican.

There is likely affirmative action for conservatives. It’s hard to find qualified and interested conservatives. They may also be disproportionately from rural high schools with fewer resources. The colleges do want diversity of political thought.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who says these Ivory tower institutions discriminate against Republicans...where is the outrage:

When breaking down test scores by political affiliation, the average score for students who self-reported as Democrats was 1527, nearly 70 points higher than the average score of students who identified as Republicans. The average ACT score for Democratic students in the Class of 2028 was 34, two points higher than the average score for Republican students, which sits at 32. Approximately 10 times more students self-identified as Democrat than Republican.

There is likely affirmative action for conservatives. It’s hard to find qualified and interested conservatives. They may also be disproportionately from rural high schools with fewer resources. The colleges do want diversity of political thought.

Where’s that group suing Harvard for AA violations? We need them on the case.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who says these Ivory tower institutions discriminate against Republicans...where is the outrage:

When breaking down test scores by political affiliation, the average score for students who self-reported as Democrats was 1527, nearly 70 points higher than the average score of students who identified as Republicans. The average ACT score for Democratic students in the Class of 2028 was 34, two points higher than the average score for Republican students, which sits at 32. Approximately 10 times more students self-identified as Democrat than Republican.

There is likely affirmative action for conservatives. It’s hard to find qualified and interested conservatives. They may also be disproportionately from rural high schools with fewer resources. The colleges do want diversity of political thought.

You’re funny. Conservatives at this level of higher Ed are majority wealthy students who are intolerant of those unlike themselves- the “there is no excuses” Crowd.

Most rural high school students are fleeing that culture, not seeking it.