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<p>That was my son’s experience, too, and no small part of the reason he chose Y over H. Contacts from students, contacts from faculty members, contacts from his regional rep. He also received a warm reception during BDD from leaders of a student group in which he’s interested, and follow-up calls and e-mails. He developed friendships before he even committed to Yale. In the end, he was swayed by that strong sense – so often cited as cliche, but accurate – of just how much Yale students love their their school and their experience. He also sensed a collaborative, collegial spirit at Yale that suits him well. </p>
<p>Is it easy to turn down Harvard? Of course not. It’s an incredible institution. He didn’t pull the trigger until 11 PM on May 1. But in the end, no matter what acceptances you’re weighing, it comes down to fit.</p>