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Swarthmore and Bryn Mawr students must pass a swimming test to graduate, a fading tradition.

Demonstrating her swimming proficiency, Karen Shen sees if she can make it at Swarthmore, which, like Bryn Mawr, still requires a swim test. The Philadelphia student was among dozens who swam and treaded water for 15 minutes at the college pool. Bryn Mawr freshmen take the plunge today. Such exams, once common, are now rare. Story and more photos, A6.
Demonstrating her swimming proficiency, Karen Shen sees if she can make it at Swarthmore, which, like Bryn Mawr, still requires a swim test. The Philadelphia student was among dozens who swam and treaded water for 15 minutes at the college pool. Bryn Mawr freshmen take the plunge today. Such exams, once common, are now rare. Story and more photos, A6.Read moreERIC MENCHER / Inquirer Staff Photographer
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