<p>Yes, but the Williams numbers are schizophrenic, and reflect very different factors. Almost 45% of the Williams class is chosen in the early decision round (43.4% this year to be precise, and more than 40% of ED candidates get in (42% this year). What this does is inflate Williams’ yield. In the later round, admissions are closer to 10%, but the yield is also very, very much lower. </p>
<p>Smith admissions reflect some of the same characteristics, but a much smaller percentage of the class is chosen ED.</p>