<p>@2boys</p>
<p>I strongly disagree. You are being harmful to students. There is a random compontent, trying to ignore it is just disingenuous. </p>
<p>Here is the advice from someone who just went through the process: If applicants are interested in selective colleges, it is better for them to apply to as many schools as they can manage. More applications equal higher chances of acceptances. A school such as Williams only takes 500 students per year. If (say) you are interested in Williams, you would do yourself a favor by applying to other selective NESCAC schools.</p>