BU Professor told me That this year is really unfortunate for applying. Especially for international students. I have 3.7 GPA from German University, no publications yet, but also Internship and LoR from Harvard.
I have already made plans for next year application just in case. For now I’m just anxious
Interviews late February, decision early March. But I will contact one of the professors today, maybe she can tell something more specific (doubt that)