<p>RLT, Midd has been SAT optional for longer than that, and probably as long as they have manipulated their numbers. The only change is that they had to cease reporting their SAT number as they did. This said, the numbers offered to the USNews editors for the 2007 edition are simply mind-boggling. </p>
<p>The Vermonters have visibly found the way to run circles around the USNews models. The fact that the numbers are self-reported and unaudited surely helps! :D</p>
<p>PS The rankings posted in the first post are not legitimate. For the record, Middlebury is ranked FIFTH this year. The real numbers were leaked last night.</p>