<p>1) I am not sure we disagree that much, and I certainly agree that Middlebury deserves credit for openness (although the spinning around the admissions discussion was egregious). I also think that there is no such thing as bad publicity.</p>
<p>2) I am not anti-Middlebury. I like Middlebury! It and Williams are as similar as two schools can be. I can easily imagine my daughters going to Middlebury.</p>
<p>3) Clarification: My “I give Middlebury three more years” quote is not about Middlebury disappearing or going bankrupt. It is about Middlebury dropping need-blind admissions. I predict that, within three years, Middlebury will either drop need-blind admissions or engage in significant lay-offs or both. Does this reflect “doom and gloom?” Depends on your point of view. I fully expect Middlebury to be an excellent college for decades to come.</p>
<p>4) “cred” is in the eye of the beholder, but Middlebury’s history of data manipulation with regard to SAT rates does give one pause. More background here:</p>
<p>[Relative</a> Yields : EphBlog](<a href=“http://www.ephblog.com/2008/05/20/relative-yields/]Relative”>http://www.ephblog.com/2008/05/20/relative-yields/)</p>
<p>Admittedly, that does not give data for Middlebury. But, anyone who thinks that Williams loses 4 out of 10 to Middlebury is wrong. Alas, I lack the energy to convince you of this fact, so if you would rather go on believing it, please do so.</p>