<p>I go to Hotchkiss and I would have to say that is likely wild speculation mostly, I would put the figure at half that if even. I think what kafkareborn did was just add up all the kids that got into the IVY SM and assumed that if you can get into Harvard you can get into Yale … not a very precise science. But I don’t think that it actually maters one way or the other. the overarching point is - traditionally not just this year but in the past Hotchkiss was considered the top feeder school to Yale. That however is no longer true. Hopkins, or more probably some school in Korea such as Minjok Acaademy or Daewon are now the top feeder schools to Yale if feeder schools actually exist at all.</p>
<p>^ yay for korea.</p>
<p>minjok and daewon, in my opinion, are hardly just yale feeders. they are an Ivy feeder in general (I know Yale is an Ivy, but I’m thinking of Yale, Harvard, Princeton, etc. etc.)</p>
<p>but when it comes to international -korean- students, yes, they are the main feeders for schools like yale :)</p>
<p>I’m not sure if other boarding schools are the same, but I suspect they are. Student body makeup was broken up into a few groups:</p>
<p>-Really rich students from New England, New York, Florida, etc.
-Talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds: they get scholarships
-International students with money: mainly consisted of Koreans</p>
<p>One group you might see missing is middle class students, because the money is just not worth it. If parents have the money to not worry about it or there is a scholarship, then bs are great… but, if it’s going to cause any financial hardship, I think it is a terrible decision to send a child to boarding school.</p>
<p>While this year might not be a bad admission year for the “elite” schools such as Andover, Exeter, and Hotchkiss, I do think it will be a very bad year for the schools not as well known. Also, I do think this is going to be an easier year to get in for kids who can fully afford to go to boarding school.</p>
<p>^ agreed. i had an interview a few days ago (regional rep.) and they told me that though they normally interview around 25ish kids this year it was only like 3. I highly doubt that the lack of interviews is entirely because of the economic crisis (korea’s hitting it harder than the us, btw), but i also highly doubt this is purely coincidental.</p>
<p>I know Hotchkiss has a very strong Chinese and Korean presence. This is partly because for over 100 years Hotchkiss has had a very strong relationship with countries in that region. 1/4 of all US ambassadors to China are Hotchkiss grads for instance (including the current one). So if you are Chinese or Korean, Hotchkiss is likely a very hospitable, warm, and friendly place to be.</p>
<p>The world has changed. I think people are less accepting of the concept of sending your child away to school. In my parents’ day, many children attending boarding schools. Now, I’d imagine that many parents feel the need to explain why, with the exception of parents whose children attend the “big name” schools. </p>
<p>On this forum, this year, it’s been interesting. Let’s exclude the international posters from consideration on this topic, as they will automatically board. Also, exclude the “big name” schools, as they seem to get a great deal of interest, even if it’s only idle curiosity. For the US residents, this year, I think there’s been a great deal of interest in day schools. More parents and applicants have posted questions about day schools, and the threads have remained active. </p>
<p>I think it’s an anomalous year, due to the economy. If applications are up at certain schools, I wonder how many of the applicants are applying as day students?</p>