William R Fitzsimmons

William R Fitzsimmons is the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Harvard College, where he has served since 1986. Previously, he held leadership roles including Executive Director of the Harvard College Fund (1984-1986) and Director of Admissions at Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges (1975-1984). He earned his Bachelors from Harvard College and Masters and Doctoral degrees from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Fitzsimmons is a former Trustee of the College Board and Chair of the Commission on the Use of Standardized Tests in Undergraduate Admissions.

• Member, National Association for College Admissions Counseling

His work focuses on admissions and financial aid policies, with an emphasis on equitable access to higher education.