@mamafid Thanks for providing that link. I did not see your post as i would not have started a new thread.
I find this all very strange. I guess it is a good program for tippy top schools. I am not sure how many people here would object if Sanford or Harvard said you can come your sophomore year. I suspect the Cornell deal would be just as encouraging.
I understand the initial reaction to the letter or program but if the end game is to get a diploma on your wall from Harvard or Stanford, then it should not really matter you did a year at another school. This is almost like a fancy take on the start at a CC and transfer to a four year college.
Did i understand right that the letter might specify which schools qualify? So then the onus is on the student is to then apply to one or more schools on that list and get accepted?
I hope this “game” does not expand too much. It would make for a very different landscape.