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Harvard's 1869 Entrance Exam Resurfaces Online
Original: Harvard's 1869 Entrance Exam [pdf]
A digitized copy of Harvard University's 1869 entrance examination, hosted by the New York Times, is drawing attention. The document covers subjects such as arithmetic, algebra, geography, Latin and Greek, and offers a glimpse into what admission to America's oldest university required in the 19th century. Readers are comparing the questions with modern college admissions standards, with many noting the heavy emphasis on classical languages and mental arithmetic, and debating whether the exam was harder or simply different from today's tests.
Why now: People enjoy comparing historical academic standards with today's admissions process, making the old exam a recurring point of debate.
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