Harvard Investigating Report That Student Was Admitted After Father Bought Fencing Coach's Home

Harvard is investigating allegations that a student was admitted after his father bought the university fencing coach's home for almost double market value, the latest accusation of college admissions bias to roil an elite U.S. institution.

According to the Boston Globe, Harvard's legendary fencing coach, Peter Brand, sold his Needham, Massachusetts property in May 2016 to businessman Jie Zhao.

The home had an estimated worth of around $549,000. But Zhao bought it for close to $1 million.

Harvard is investigating allegations that a student was admitted after his father bought the university fencing coach's home for almost double market value, the latest accusation of college admissions bias to roil an elite U.S. institution. According to the Boston Globe, Harvard's legendary fencing coach, Peter Brand, sold his Needham, Massachusetts property in May 2016 to businessman Jie Zhao. The home had an estimated worth of around $549,000. But Zhao bought it for close to $1 million.