Harvard University released the early action decisions for the class of 2021 on Tuesday.

Applications at the school were up 5% from the previous year, with 6,473, compared to 6,167, a spokesperson for the school confirmed.

Of those applicants, 14.5% gained acceptances, versus 14.8% last year.

“Early admission appears to be the ‘new normal’ now – as more students are applying early to Harvard and peer institutions than ever before,” William R. Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, said, in a release from Harvard.

“At the same time, we have continued to stress to applicants, their families, and their guidance counselors read more >>>

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