<p>My suggestion in the opening post was to reinstate some form of early admission. As there is some clear UVA data showing that low income students and families felt that they could not take advantage of ED, I am NOT arguing for reinstatement of ED. However, I am arguing for EA or, as in the case with UNC, Early Notification. </p>
<p>Prouddad: UVA has publicly stated that it wishes to attain a top 15 national ranking. You may not care, but those in charge of the school do (and I admit that I care as well). If you want to play at this level, you need to attract the best students possible. While I too applaud UVA’s altruism, college admissions is pretty close to a zero-sum game. Other schools will almost certainly pounce on UVA’s unwillingness to compete for students in the early admissions round. College admissions is not charity, it is serious business and I expect those in charge to be selfish in protecting and promoting their college. That is true for UVA and all institutions. Re the hoi polloi comment, mine is not an elitist argument. This is about keeping the University in the game for an important segment of students. That segment may be of greater financial means than you, but that does not discredit their interest in the University. </p>
<p>Sv3a: When 1000 students are admitted, I seriously doubt that these are all a bunch of rich dopes who otherwise would not get in. Do you really mean to insult 1/3 of the entering class? I suspect that the quality of UVA’s ED admits are much stronger than you give them credit. </p>
<p>JohnRoss: Yield plays no part in the USNWR ranks. However, I suspect that it is a critical variable for the college admissions departments at every college. Historically, and depending on the year, UVA’s IS state yield is 60-70%, OOS about 30%. Yield does play a huge part in the financial and merit aid games as the predictability of the enrolled class affects the allocation of these dollars. UVA has no merit aid other than Jefferson Scholars, but other schools will use these monies aggressively in the recruitment of students. </p>
<p>Mojojojo: I have a different perspective than some on this board, including you, about the value of early admissions plans. I consider your attacking comments meant to shut down debate or insult as counterproductive. Differ and participate all that you like, but… well…let’s not go there at this time. Thanks.</p>