"Harvard's Application Decline Amid Controversies and Turmoil"

Harvard College saw a 5% decrease in applications for the upcoming freshman class, while rival universities like Yale, Duke, Dartmouth, and the University of Pennsylvania reported increases. The decline in applications to Harvard comes amid a period of turmoil, including the resignation of its president and a Supreme Court defeat. The admissions landscape is being closely watched after a Supreme Court ruling against Harvard and the University of North Carolina regarding race in admissions. Harvard disclosed data showing a 17% decline in non-binding early admissions, fueling concerns about the school's reputation. The school admitted 1,937 students for the upcoming class, with plans to provide full financial support to students from families with incomes of $85,000 or less.