<p>“The quota is usually the same every year (based on my high school), even if Harvard itself claims it does not place quotas on high schools.”</p>
<p>I’ve chaired a regional alum interviewing committee, and also have been on the national committee for alum interviewers. There’s no evidence that Harvard puts quotas on high schools.</p>
<p>I also haven’t seen any evidence that Harvard lies about its admission procedures.</p>
<p>As for Harvard chances threads, one could respond to all with, “next to no chances” and be accurate because no matter how wonderful an applicant is, the odds of admission are very low.</p>