What if the candidate applied RD but did show DI multiple ways: did the tour, asked college-specific questions over email with an AO, asked to engage with student ambassadors, etc? I know plenty of applicants who did this for every college they applied to, safety or reach, specifically to foil attempts at YP.
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And I would add (to @TomSrOfBoston) that admissions at campus are looking to have a broad range of students overall and in their majorsā¦. People bring much more to that table than just good grades and test scores and APs. They are looking for a good blend of students that truly want to be at the campus, more holistic than just to top 1-5% of each high school class. They are also looking for students who fit well with a non-traditional, experiential learning environmentā¦. That is not for everyone even if they are the top of the top in a traditional learning environment.
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