Summer melt could become the summer flood

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<p>Article in June 25th Boston Globe reports how the elimination of early admissions at some schools and a greater use of the wait list, along with the uncertain economy has increased uncertainty for colleges and students alike.
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The uncertainty is also creating anxiety for colleges. They worry that some students who have accepted admission offers may change their mind, throwing carefully assembled freshman classes into flux. Admissions officers also suspect that more students are re serving spots at multiple schools, a frowned-upon practice called double depositing.</p>

<p>Colleges call the exodus of students who have made deposits the “summer melt,” and worry it will intensify this year.</p>

<p>“In some cases, the summer melt could become the summer flood,” said David Hawkins, director of Public Policy and Research for the National Association for College Admission Counseling. “Students are still hedging their bets, and colleges are definitely concerned.”

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