<p>I think the application decline is a measure of numerous issues. Mountain Justice, the assault issues, and chasing the graduation speaker combined with a decline in LAC apps has most likely removed the “ah…why not” applications for those reaching for admission to a very selective school. With an overall acceptance number down, if yields remain high the true impact of the change in applications will only be known by comparing test scores…which is also perilous. </p>
<p>I think Chopps departure will return Swat to its recent positive (perception) trajectory. </p>