<p>Cre8ive,
Thanks for posting this. Some of us have known this generally (not specifically as applying to this candidate) for quite some time, so it’s validating to hear of how a decision like this has played out on an actual campus. It is but one of many examples of the process which is QUALITATIVE, SUBJECTIVE, and COLLECTIVE. (Sorry for shouting; don’t know how to do the bold thing)</p>
<p>But what I wish to highlight is what so many students on CC (& some parents) do not understand. This does not benefit just URM admits, low-income admits, etc. If you have “The Right Stuff” (not just the “right” scores), you also will tend to benefit more than if your “numbers” are merely computed & evaluated, or if that is the primary deciding factor. It doesn’t mean that every <4.0 and every <2250 will get in, of course not. The ones most likely to be seen as kind of “free agents” & multiple-admits are those with the complete superior package (& specifically most likely to get into HYP), esp. those with exceptional e.c.'s to reinforce a level of sustained internal motivation. In my view, holistic admissions is win/win for the college <em>and</em> for the student.</p>