<p>There’s not an easy answer. Even no fluff essay questions, intense interviews, etc. etc. don’t guarantee or even ensure we get closer to having those who would ‘benefit the most’ from HYPMS get there. </p>
<p>But really, it’s not that big of a deal. Honestly. There are many many studies that show that talented students do well wherever they attend. A particular one I saw (talking about Stanford) noted that top students who applied and then were rejected succeed academically and financially just as much as those who were accepted. And isn’t that what it is all about? I think top schools realize that, and aren’t losing any sleep over who they reject.</p>