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Ikhona Makaluza

The 1890s Columbia Admission Exam: 30 Questions That Tested Real Applicants

Ever wondered if you could have gotten into Columbia University in the 1890s?🤔

Back then, hopeful students faced grueling entrance exams that tested everything. From Latin translation and classical mythology to algebra, chemistry, and history.🧐There were no calculators, no internet, and no second chances.🚫

This quiz is inspired by the actual Columbia College Admission Exam of 1890 – adapted for modern readers. Each question reflects the academic expectations of the era – the kind that once decided who got into the world’s top institutions.🎓

Think you could make the cut? Let’s find out!

🚀 💡 Want more or looking for something else? Head over to the Bored Panda Quizzes and explore our full collection of quizzes and trivia designed to test your knowledge, reveal hidden insights, and spark your curiosity.💡 🚀

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