<p>Hey Guys,</p>
<p>My friend who supposedly has connections to Yale told me his application was flagged. He applied early. I was wondering if you know what “flagged” means and if this categorization would help him get in. Do flagged applications get much more consideration?</p>
<p>How would he know? Flagged could mean various things: his URM status, legacy, connections among other things. I’m sure he’s talking about positive flagging, though. </p>
<p>Flagged usually means that someone connected with the university has put in a good word for him, and that can help with admissions, although it is does not mean an automatic admission. </p>
<p>Who knows? Around this time, many kids are lying through their teeth. Even if he/she isn’t so what? It really doesn’t affect you since you seem not to have a similar connection at yale. Let it be. </p>
<p>The bulk of these people you’ll never see again until your 40th HS reunion. Let them squawk. </p>