<p>Yes, the whole thing is weird but I’m no longer surprised. I understand that schools are concerned with maintaining low acceptance rates, maximizing yield and preventing over-enrollment. I just hope kids can make decisions knowing the full range of options without prolonging anxiety. Of course, if the student prefers a school that gave outright acceptance, that’s the best scenario. But we’re talking about middle school students about to decide where they would spend their life for the next four years… I wish it were more straightforward for them.</p>