Harvard University’s annual applications have fallen for the second year in a row after multiple controversies embroiled the school. The school said this week it had 54,008 applicants for the class of 2028, accepting 1,937 students from the pool. Last year, the school had 56,937 applicants, meaning 2024 saw a drop of 5 percent. Harvard had a record number of applications in 2021 — more than 57,000. It then set a new record in 2022 with 61,220 applicants. “Beyond another strong applicant pool, we are delighted by the stunning array of talents and lived experiences the Class of 2028 will...