<p>^^ I think you nailed it, Hunt. D1, admitted a year ago, was courted charmingly by Yale through their interactive admitted student website, and phone calls and notes from current students and admissions people. The cherry on top was Bulldog Days. I don’t know many kids who could resist this extended pursuasion that starts on December 15th and builds loyalty and fondness for Yale. When other acceptances from great schools come through in March, it may be too late to shift affection.</p>