<p>It helps that an application has to include information from multiple sources (applicant, HG counselor, test service), but it’s close to impossible for college admissions officers to verify everything on an application. </p>
<p>Still, Harvard and other schools are definitely aware of the issue, and taking steps to combat it:
[Harvard</a> to more closely scrutinize applications for fraud - Washington DC College admissions | Examiner.com](<a href=“http://www.examiner.com/college-admissions-in-washington-dc/harvard-to-more-closely-scrutinize-applications-for-fraud]Harvard”>http://www.examiner.com/college-admissions-in-washington-dc/harvard-to-more-closely-scrutinize-applications-for-fraud)</p>