Was admissions harder this year than last?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s about the same: DS applied last year and got into all the schools he applied (not DMV) and this year his best friend also got into every school he applied (not DMV and another area from us). But they are both excellent students with 98% SSAT and nationally ranked in their hobby.

Sample size: 2 non-DC, 1 this year and 1 last year
Conclusion: It’s about the same this year as last year

[Anonymous]

Our school told us that the yield was so high last year that they had to accept a smaller number this year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know it’s speculation but curious as to what you think?

The same or easier. NOT harder!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s about the same: DS applied last year and got into all the schools he applied (not DMV) and this year his best friend also got into every school he applied (not DMV and another area from us). But they are both excellent students with 98% SSAT and nationally ranked in their hobby.

Sample size: 2 non-DC, 1 this year and 1 last year
Conclusion: It’s about the same this year as last year

And NOT IN DC

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our school told us that the yield was so high last year that they had to accept a smaller number this year.

A few classes at our school are a bit larger this year due to this same scenario. Yet to see whether they accepted fewer this year as a result.