Is Yale losing its luster?

[Anonymous]

It just doesn’t seem to have the cachet it once had.

[Anonymous]

Lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lol

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[Anonymous]

What’s changing is the public’s view of who gets admitted to elite schools, like Yale. There is a growing sense that these schools are NOT getting the best students. I think such schools are going to totally change how they’re admitting kids. I’m betting that meaningful interviews will become a bigger part of future admissions. Basically, elite schools have to find better ways to cut through the facade of achievement. Another great option could be a proctored essay. Essentially, colleges need to see students unvarnished.

[Anonymous]

Based on? Tied for 3rd place with Harvard and one other ( Stanford?) on USNWR for people who care about such things, is investing significantly right now in STEM and the kid I know who chose it over Caltech is having a great experience with lots of research opportunity, still as gorgeous as it ever was with a strong culture of collaboration and community. Has way more school spirit than Harvard and in general among ivies seems to have some of the happiest students.

[Anonymous]

College is losing its luster.

Between cost, lack of standards and AI…. The next 10 years don’t look good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It just doesn’t seem to have the cachet it once had.

Not according to the number of early action applications. This year was second highest number of applicants. But go on with your gut feeling, OP.
https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2022/11/10/yale-receives-7777-early-action-applications/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It just doesn’t seem to have the cachet it once had.

Not according to the number of early action applications. This year was second highest number of applicants. But go on with your gut feeling, OP.
https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2022/11/10/yale-receives-7777-early-action-applications/

Number of applicants is a useless metric with how easy it is to apply now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What’s changing is the public’s view of who gets admitted to elite schools, like Yale. There is a growing sense that these schools are NOT getting the best students. I think such schools are going to totally change how they’re admitting kids. I’m betting that meaningful interviews will become a bigger part of future admissions. Basically, elite schools have to find better ways to cut through the facade of achievement. Another great option could be a proctored essay. Essentially, colleges need to see students unvarnished.

I could imagine using current variables to make a first cut, then inviting a smaller group for more intense scrutiny, like interviews and proctored, untutored essays and problem sets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It just doesn’t seem to have the cachet it once had.

Not according to the number of early action applications. This year was second highest number of applicants. But go on with your gut feeling, OP.
https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2022/11/10/yale-receives-7777-early-action-applications/

Number of applicants is a useless metric with how easy it is to apply now.

Right. Number of applications is largely a measure of name recognition, public ranking, and ease of application. The most recent surge of applications are from the least prepared students, that is, the test optional bunch.

[Anonymous]

This Im has got to be the same OP who started the “Is Harvard overrated?” thread.

[Anonymous]

Harvard and Yale will always have luster. Thats not the question. The question is how many other schools are just as good, and the answer is many.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Harvard and Yale will always have luster. Thats not the question. The question is how many other schools are just as good, and the answer is many.

This. What’s changing is the notion of Harvard or bust.

[Anonymous]

The Ivies have done a great job with branding but there are so many other wonderful schools, if one cared to delve deeper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Harvard and Yale will always have luster. Thats not the question. The question is how many other schools are just as good, and the answer is many.

This. What’s changing is the notion of Harvard or bust.

Whoever had that notion?