WaPo: It’s becoming easier to get into many colleges.

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Anonymous wrote:Penn had a 40% acceptance rate in the 90s. It was still considered a good school.

+1. Current system is absurd. So much obsession with pushing acceptance rates down further and further to signal exclusivity.

This. What they are selling is an exclusive experience, not necessarily a better product.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes if you ignore the top 25 and cast a broader net to research the colleges ranked around #30-100-ish, you'll be in the driver seat, versus the college. And you'll still find a great college and maybe a better fit.

Not sure why everyone wants to burn themselves out chasing the same 25 boys when there are a lot more fish and the sea, and some of the most desirable ones on paper aren't even good fits for everyone.

+1000

You might even find some great merit at those in the 33-100 range, especially if your kid actually had a resume to compete for the T25 schools

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Stats on some schools mentioned on DCUM (acceptance rate in 2012 and 2022):

Bucknell: 27% to 33%
Fordham: 43% to 54%
Elon: 52% to 74%
GW: 33% to 49%
Indian: 74% to 82%
George Mason: 66% to 90%

Test optional > less predictable results > kids applying more widely > yield is down > admissions rates are up.

Which is actually GOOD for prospective students.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:2.55 NOVA non-stem major with acceptances in hand from WVU (OOS COA $43k), Radford ($26k) and GA Southern ($36k). Four apps pending. Maybe a real shot at first choice! I was hoping for one acceptance. Despite 90%+ acceptance rates at 6 of 7 schools applied, I'm shocked.

I am not trying to take away from your kid at all, but I bet WVU is actually a 100% acceptance rate...it's just that 10% of the applications are technically deficient...school never sends the transcript, or the kid never went to the WVU application portal and filled out their senior year courses.

WVU student population dropped nearly 30% when the plan was there would be more students today vs. 2013.

We'll take it. Still accredited (as far as I know) and it's not Liberty.

It is a great school! And if costs are only $43K (when OOS costs are listed as $50K) your kid got some merit or FA.

Personally a bit more than I'd be willing to spend for a kid with only a 2.55 in HS but good school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lots of privates and lower ranked state universities out there need students. The top schools, not so much.

This is what makes our system so dumb. Everyone falling all over each other to get into a handful of schools.

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Anonymous wrote:Good news for those who think only 4.0+/1500+ gets you into a good college.

https://wapo.st/3CJZ26U

What is a "good" college?

Useless article.

Acceptance rates are wacky due to ED, Common App, DEI, yield protection, non uniform applicants, and more.

It's not a meaningful measurement. It's a vanity metric.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:2.55 NOVA non-stem major with acceptances in hand from WVU (OOS COA $43k), Radford ($26k) and GA Southern ($36k). Four apps pending. Maybe a real shot at first choice! I was hoping for one acceptance. Despite 90%+ acceptance rates at 6 of 7 schools applied, I'm shocked.

I am not trying to take away from your kid at all, but I bet WVU is actually a 100% acceptance rate...it's just that 10% of the applications are technically deficient...school never sends the transcript, or the kid never went to the WVU application portal and filled out their senior year courses.

WVU student population dropped nearly 30% when the plan was there would be more students today vs. 2013.

We'll take it. Still accredited (as far as I know) and it's not Liberty.

It is a great school! And if costs are only $43K (when OOS costs are listed as $50K) your kid got some merit or FA.

Personally a bit more than I'd be willing to spend for a kid with only a 2.55 in HS but good school.

PP. I agree about the cost. Fortunately it's the most expensive on her list. Much rather have a couple of others that are pending come through. Crossing fingers. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stats on some schools mentioned on DCUM (acceptance rate in 2012 and 2022):

Bucknell: 27% to 33%
Fordham: 43% to 54%
Elon: 52% to 74%
GW: 33% to 49%
Indian: 74% to 82%
George Mason: 66% to 90%

Bucknell has since dropped back into the 20s.

Word must've gotten out about the pipeline.

[Anonymous]

Not applicable to most of us who want our high-achieving kids to get into recognizable institutions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Not applicable to most of us who want our high-achieving kids to get into recognizable institutions.

There are a lot more than 33 recognizable institutions in this country.

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I personally think this is fantastic news. Not sure why every poster here seems perversely focused on finding a reason why this is not good.

The takeaway: on average admission is getting easier. Parents, chill!

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I image there will be any number of well meaning relatives at Thanksgiving who saw the headline but didn't read the article telling our kids they will have no problem getting into UVA or Georgetown or Duke because they read that it's easier to get into college now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Penn had a 40% acceptance rate in the 90s. It was still considered a good school.

+1. Current system is absurd. So much obsession with pushing acceptance rates down further and further to signal exclusivity.

This. What they are selling is an exclusive experience, not necessarily a better product.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Not applicable to most of us who want our high-achieving kids to get into recognizable institutions.

There are a lot more than 33 recognizable institutions in this country.

Maybe for football or partying. Definitely not for academics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Not applicable to most of us who want our high-achieving kids to get into recognizable institutions.

Doofus.