<p>Perhaps 40% is not realistic. But I would be surprised if it’s any less than 30%. Since you brought up UVA, they had 30% of the class through ED. They could easily increase the number to 40%.
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<p>[U.Va</a>. Ends Early Decision in Admissions](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/uvatoday/newsRelease.php?id=626]U.Va”>http://www.virginia.edu/uvatoday/newsRelease.php?id=626)</p>
<p>I think it’s an efficient and horrible way for Berkeley to enroll above average candidates who are also full paying. Aren’t you in favor of blocking out the tail end of Berkeley admits? But obviously the admissions model they’d been employed since 1960s isn’t poor-friendly, so they changed. Berkeley is way ahead. What you, sakky, proposed (increase yield, increase admissions standards) is essentially turning the tide in higher academia. </p>
<p>Anyhow, Berkeley yield is not as good as HYPSM, but certainly as good if not better than the mid tier ivies, Caltech, Duke, Northwestern, top 3 LACs, etc… all of which a lot of people consider to be more prestigious. </p>
<p>The second tier public schools from MI, VA aren’t exactly on par with UCLA, UCSD.</p>