Perhaps schools will take a page from WUSTL and U Chicago and make it “easier” or free to apply…even kids who exhibited no interest.
But obviously, one way or another, butts will get put in seats.
But schools have to be careful to not dilute their brand - which includes high selectivity.
And I imagine some will win - because is there a difference between a Harvard and Duke student, etc. if Harvard pulls more…but maybe that school at 15 or 20 or what not is losing kids they would have had before to those above.