It's colleges' turn for nail-biting

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<p>[It’s</a> colleges’ turn for nail-biting - The Boston Globe](<a href=“http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/04/18/its_colleges_turn_for_nail_biting/]It’s”>http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/04/18/its_colleges_turn_for_nail_biting/)</p>

<p>From the Boston Globe:</p>

<p>"… but with an acceptance letter in their pocket, students gain the upper hand. Now more than ever in this unpredictable admissions cycle, it’s the colleges who must go courting.
… This April, selective colleges are stepping up their recruiting campaigns, reaching out to accepted students with a renewed creativity and urgency.
… Charles Nolan, Olin’s vice president for external relations and the dean of admission said that in addition to all the personal attention, he’s not above a personal plea. “I tell them ‘We’ve admitted you and we want you. My job is in your hands do what you can to help me keep it another year.’”</p>

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<p>It’s a made-up story - for every student who turns them down, they’ve got plenty waiting in the wings and, if they choose, can get 'em with providing less in the way of financial aid. But they want nice and high yield for USNWR, another reason why they love going to the waiting list.</p>

<p>No one’s losing any cuticles, or sleep. Except for the thousand or so colleges which are begging for students - ANY students - with a pulse. Many will even fill out your application for you, and pay the fee.</p>

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<p>^I’m still getting stuff from these types of colleges…“We’ve already started your application and waived the fee and if you act NOW, no personal statement! BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!”</p>

<p>I don’t want to go to your school…leave me alone.</p>