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New York Times Challenges Admissions Rates

“…it’s in their best interests to seem as selective as possible.”

The foremost goal of the overwhelming majority of college admissions staff is to boost the number of applicants with no meaningful knowledge of the applicant.

Finally, an article that exposes the danger of over-reliance on reported admissions rates offering further support for a balanced list focused primarily on colleges for whom you are an “accomplished student”, a good fit.

Harvard is not right for every student, neither is Ohio Wesleyan. So look beyond the admissions numbers and zip code to the faculty, students and program. Research, not the college PR machine, is your best ally in this process.