"Harvard Sees Decline in Applications Amid Controversies and Ivy League Admissions Updates"
Undergraduate applications to Harvard University dropped by 5% this year, marking the fewest applications since 2020, amidst an antisemitism scandal and the end of affirmative action in higher education. The university has accepted 1,937 students to the class of 2028, with an admission rate of 3.58%, and emphasized the diverse talents and experiences of the incoming class.