NYC Moms/Dads: Is It Possible to Get Into HYP From NYC Without a Hook?

TutuTaxi
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:43:34 +0000

mythmom, I don’t think you are cynical. I am from Chicago and I believe a similar “protection” policy was the reason U of Illinois – Chicago has had such a rough road. Had U of Illinois – Medical Center not been in such close proximity, the UI Chicago campus would have probably died with the first Mayor Daley. Also, Illinois has the three states (Chicago, Chicago’s suburbs, and down state) in one state problem. If Illinois politicians can reluctantly agree to have a strong, competitive, state-funded research university – so can NY, NJ and the like.

There are just too many brilliant, amazing east coast students who seek HYP. Even if they eliminated every URM, athlete, legacy, and geographic diverse admit – there still would NOT be enough space. And HYP has made it clear they don’t want their universities filled 100% w/ east coast urban students.

Many states (VA, NC, MI, WA, IL, CA. TX, FL, WI, MN, ++++++) with fewer resources than NY or NJ have fine, competitive, state institutions. IMHO, If the uber, east coast parents truly wanted a strong flagship school as an alternative to HYP, they have the power and resources to move the politicians.