<p>Yes kenyanpride, the one thing I love about Duke is it doesn’t “yield protect”-it won’t turn down an incredibly qualified student just because he is likely to be admitted to HYPSM and will turn the offer of admissions. Duke wants the smartest students to enroll and Guttentag & co. know that even “Harvard’s leftovers” would be an incredible addition to the Duke community.</p>
<p>I think schools like Northwestern and UChicago are now focusing on admitting students who they believe will have a strong likelihood of enrolling rather than just going after the absolute smartest and most talented kids out there. It might artificially boost their yield but it will hurt these schools down the line.</p>