<p>While the discussion is interesting, I’ve not been convinced that EA is a loathsome practice.</p>
<p>And I hope that if Chicago IS trying to increase yield, that they do it through their self-selecting application process, which is refreshing, rather than by beefing up athletic programs, which would make them LESS appealing to some.</p>
<p>Meanwhile the notion that the “setting is clearly a negative” is ridiculous–the setting is GORGEOUS and the community interesting. And to imply that an admissions officer who is gracious enough to post is lying is unhelpful and rude.</p>
<p>Perhaps the discussion of the effects of EA on yield would be better in a more general forum than in one associated with a single school.</p>