Recruited athletes were twice as likely to say that had cheated than other students, according to the Crimson.
A survey of incoming freshmen at Harvard University revealed some surprising–and not so surprising–details about the class of 2017: For starters, almost half the students admitted to cheating on homework or tests before entering the university.
According to the results of an online study compiled by The Harvard Crimson, 42 percent of incoming Harvard freshmen admitted to cheating in one form or another — 10 percent more than last year.
The results will likely dismay Harvard administrators, who would like to curb the university’s reputation as a haven for cheaters. Harvard endured a major cheating scandal last year, which included revelations that over 100 students colluded on their final exams, The College Fix reported.
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