Harvard report reevaluates college application priorities
Clip: 1/20/2016 | 5m 16s
Do colleges put too much pressure on students to impress admissions committees?
Do colleges put too much pressure on students to impress admissions committees with achievements and accolades? A new report from the Harvard Graduate School of Education recommends limiting the number of advanced placement classes and extracurricular activities that students can list on applications. Judy Woodruff learns more from Richard Weissbourd.
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Harvard report reevaluates college application priorities
Clip: 1/20/2016 | 5m 16s
Do colleges put too much pressure on students to impress admissions committees with achievements and accolades? A new report from the Harvard Graduate School of Education recommends limiting the number of advanced placement classes and extracurricular activities that students can list on applications. Judy Woodruff learns more from Richard Weissbourd.
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