Harvard is one of the best, and one of the best respected, universities in the world. Simply wearing a Harvard sweatshirt conveys a message of exceptionalism and exclusivity that packs a social punch, and that only takes a trip to the bookstore. Where Harvard truly shines, though, is in the library stacks, the science labs, the dining rooms, and the residence halls. It is where innovation happens, big and small, and where sparks catch light. The acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 was 4.2%. Even more exceptionally, the yield rate, or the percentage of accepted students who choose Harvard, was an unheard of 84%.

Harvard. It’s a one word brand at this point, as well as a coveted educational opportunity. Harvard is one of, if not the, most famous education institutions in the world. So, there is not much we can say about Harvard that hasn’t been said a million times. It’s outstanding, it’s desirable, and it’s extremely difficult to get into. Every year, we get great students into Harvard — many of whom might surprise you, as they haven’t done all the fancy programs or flashy extracurriculars that students are led to believe they need to do to get in. They are simply awesome humans with strong, curiosity-driven narratives. You need that kind of narrative to beat the Harvard odds. The acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 was only 4.2%. 

Harvard is quite possibly the strongest brand in the world of college admissions. It’s also a top-tier university that attracts students from around the globe. A Harvard degree doesn’t guarantee a successful career post-college, but the cultural fixation on the university makes it seem like it may — and it does give students a major leg up when they enter the workforce. Getting in is, unsurprisingly, difficult. The acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 was 4.2%, and they receive over 40,000 applicants annually. The number Harvard admissions is most obsessed with, though, is actually the yield, or the percentage of accepted students who commit to the university. For the Class of 2029, 83% of accepted students joined the class and 90% of international students.