The Admissions Committee was disappointed to learn that several students in a private group chat for the Class of 2021 were sending messages that contained offensive messages and graphics…
As we understand you were among the members contributing such material to this chat, we are asking that you submit a statement by tomorrow at noon to explain your contributions and actions for discussion with the Admissions Committee.
根据哈佛发言人解读的哈佛入学政策,如果被录取的学生“参与或曾经参与可以因此对他们的诚信、成熟以及其他品质产生质疑的行为”(engages or has engaged in behavior that brings into question their honesty, maturity or moral character),哈佛大学拥有撤回录取的权力。
但是,与此同时,这个Facebook聊天群组的作用是帮助学生认识新同学、得到疑问的反馈、提前适应大学生活等。群聊虽然由招生办公室和奖学金办公室联合建立并管理,但是它的小组描述是“不对任何非官方团体、聊天或相关内容有责任”(not responsible for any unofficial groups, chats, or the content within)。