Some admission questions, misconseptions

Descartesz
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:50:40 +0000

Geographic distribution is a possible factor working against CT applicants, but consider what might be working in favor of CT applicants:

-- Some applicants are children of Yale faculty, administration, and staff. Historically many colleges have extended preference for these.

-- A wider number of applicants will have familiarity to the admissions office simply because of proximity, local media, established networks, etc. Admissions staff are also more likely to be familiar with the teachers and curricula of CT high schools and able to make more accurate evaluations. Selection preference often favors the known applicants.

-- CT applicants probably yield at a higher rate than those further afield. Knowing that an applicant is more likely to attend is also a source of preference.