"apply to other colleges" affects chance?

RedSeven
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:01:28 +0000

I have no idea how they use this in their admissions process. It may just be for their own data collection, but it may factor into the decision somehow. I wouldn’t really worry about it, though.

If the question is required, you must list all of the colleges to which you have applied or to which you plan to apply. The statement you sign when you submit your application says that you have filled out the application honestly to the best of your knowledge. You cannot sign that honestly if you do not answer this question honestly. Therefore, it doesn’t matter whether it’s going to affect your chances, because you have to do it if it’s a required question. If it’s not a required question, you should still do it. I listed a lot of schools that are competitors for Rice’s admitted students, yet was still accepted. Most people applying to Rice are probably also applying to institutions that compete with Rice for yield – they’re unlikely to turn you away on those grounds.

Also, I haven’t heard any allegations that Rice engages in yield protection by rejecting qualified applicants if they don’t think Rice is your first choice, so I doubt this has much of an effect on your application. Last I checked, demonstrated interest was considered in admissions, but it wasn’t all that important.