The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)'s "Admitted" blog recently featured an entry on rescinded admission decisions:
High School Isn't Over Yet - Admitted Blog
Some interesting excerpts:
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Some students may believe that only the most selective colleges in the country are looking at final grades, but NACAC’s research shows otherwise. From colleges that range from accepting less than 50% to accepting more than 85%, the emphasis on grades remained the same. All colleges that reported cases of retractions said that grades were to blame at least 65% of the time.
The survey also found that different types of colleges placed varying degrees of emphasis on other factors. For instance, private colleges raised fewer red flags for falling grades than public colleges. However, private schools were more inclined to revoke admission for disciplinary issues.
The survey data also revealed that 27% of rescinded admission offers were the result of falsified application information.
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Keep in mind, however, that admission officials really don't want to revoke acceptances. It's a hassle for them and for other college administrators. So if you're in jeopardy of losing a spot at the school you plan to attend--especially due to senioritis rather than due to cheating, falsification of application materials, and similar personal-responsibility issues--I recommend that you suggest ways that you can work with the college to stay on the freshman roster (taking a summer class with admission contingent on a good grade; entering in the fall on academic probation, etc.)