"Harvard Sees Dip in Applications Amidst Ivy League Record Highs"
TL;DR
Harvard College experienced a decrease in applications this year, while other highly selective schools, except for Brown University, saw a surge in applicants. The decline in Harvard's applications is speculated to be linked to a year of turmoil, including controversies and a historic Supreme Court decision on affirmative action. Despite this, the college remains optimistic about the talents and experiences of the incoming class.
- Harvard Applications Drop as Other Elite Schools See Record Highs The New York Times
- Ivy League universities announce offers, rejections to prestigious campuses The Boston Globe
- Harvard University Applications Fall by 5% - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- College accepts 1937 to Class of 2028 — Harvard Gazette Harvard Gazette
- Harvard University sees small dip in applications following Gay controversies Fox News
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