- ORIGINAL NEWS
Harvard is back on top as college hopefuls’ ultimate ‘dream’ school, despite recent turmoil
- SUMMARY
Despite facing setbacks related to controversies, Harvard University has retaken its top spot as the “dream” school for college-bound students.
The Ivy League university beat out rivals like MIT and Stanford.
Harvard’s early acceptance rate has increased slightly, which may have eased concerns raised by previous antisemitism incidents on campus.
Despite financial aid delays facing many families, Harvard’s generous financial aid policies, such as free tuition for families with incomes under $85,000, remain a major draw for applicants.
- NEWS SENTIMENT CHECK
- Overall sentiment:
positive
Positive
“Harvard University has regained its position as the ultimate “dream” school among college applicants.”
“Harvard has one of the best financial aid policies in the country. “
Negative
“It’s been a tough year for the brand,” said Hafeez Lakhani,”
“Early applications ahead of the Nov. 1 deadline — amid multiple incidents of antisemitism on campus — sank 17%.”