<p>itsv,</p>
<p>That’s valuable information. I figured 2012ers had the toughest year and it would get a tiny bit easier but your stats indicate a different story. I heard that MIT’s yield was 70 or 80%, as well (I’ve forgotten which).</p>
<p>Yes, OP, Yale would be good for you as their f. aid is comparable to Princeton’s. If medicine is the ultimate goal, I would still consider Princeton, as well. Definitely add Vandy to the list, too. But yes, I concur with itsv that having a few more safeties/matches is the way to go. I’m not sure how my son got accepted to all his schools, but I’m pretty sure that’s not the norm, so a good balance seems like a sound approach.</p>
<p>We wish you well! Keep us posted. :-)</p>
<p>Thank-you, smileygerl. My son’s a neat young man (not perfect, though, that’s for sure! LOL) and I think he’s found a good fit in MIT. We’ll see how it goes this year.</p>