Can someone Explain the Deal Behind College Mail?

T26E4
Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:37:13 +0000

The facts that Copterguy says are true (increase in apps = lower accept rate). However, I reject his insinuation that this as part of a concerted plan to purposefully drive down admit rates in order to dance to the tune of USNWR rankings BS.

The presentations I’ve seen (and given on behalf of) my HYP alma mater are informative and even persuasive to the audience. However, they don’t shy away from discussing the real and miniscule chances of the normal applicant. My college is happy about having a larger pool in which to choose – but also are conscious of the toll on the tens of thousands of rejected applicants. We’ve seen an almost doubling of applications over the last ten years. Bleah!

I’m even more blunt. I tell students/families that to be a viable (i.e. even in the ball park) candidate, the student should be in the handful of top scholars in his/her senior class that is recognized by the faculty and the principal. Implicitly, if one isn’t then they shouldn’t bother applying.