Massive Jump in Ivy League ED Applications

[Anonymous]

So defensive. So angry...

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Anonymous wrote:So defensive. So angry...

The people bitching about Ivy League admissions being unfair? I totally agree.

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Anonymous wrote:So defensive. So angry...

The people bitching about Ivy League admissions being unfair? I totally agree.

Those are private schools that doesn't get public assistance, they can and should accept whoever they want. We as a consumer have many other options and should take our money elsewhere instead of whining about life being unfair. Grow up. BTW, I'm an Asian.

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Anonymous wrote:Wow, that’s insane. I wonder why?

This is actually normal and expected.

No international students means the standard of student admitted will be (and likely was last year) way lower.

And then test optional this year means kids who know they would never have had a chance to get in now feel like they have a chance because the standard of student will be much lower again.

The surprising and insane thing would be if applications didn't go up.

Somewhere I read that international apps ended up increasing, though I wish I had a link (might have been a specific school)

Makes sense because online is.....from anywhere, people.

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Anonymous wrote:My kid made a huge mistake not applying ED, but did EA to 7 schools and deferred at every single one. ED admittance rates are way up at my kid's school, but EA is not doing well. Visited one college campus before coronavirus, so has no idea where he wants to go and his father is insisting he will be able to get into a T20 school that we have a very close connection to (including 7+figure donations), but doesn't have ED and my kid is not qualified to get into. Dad refuses to allow ED2, even though that is his best chance at one of these more mid-tier schools, which are a better fit for my son. I fear my husband is steering him toward some very bad decisions!

It seems like the 7+ figure donations would be your ticket...maybe no need to worry so much?

Because of those donations, a few economically stressed families can afford to send their kids to the school. Let's keep in mind this fact while judging if a donor also benefits from his/her donations.

If you’re talking HYP, their endowments are so large that even a million is essentially meaningless

It's not HYP and it is a school that needs the money. We are full-pay (that's probably obvious--but only because of the big-donor relative). They did defer his EA app, so yes, we're nervous.

What did the development office say when you spoke to them about your kid?

+1

Thank you.

Nothing a million or two can't fix.

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Anonymous wrote:My kid made a huge mistake not applying ED, but did EA to 7 schools and deferred at every single one. ED admittance rates are way up at my kid's school, but EA is not doing well. Visited one college campus before coronavirus, so has no idea where he wants to go and his father is insisting he will be able to get into a T20 school that we have a very close connection to (including 7+figure donations), but doesn't have ED and my kid is not qualified to get into. Dad refuses to allow ED2, even though that is his best chance at one of these more mid-tier schools, which are a better fit for my son. I fear my husband is steering him toward some very bad decisions!

It seems like the 7+ figure donations would be your ticket...maybe no need to worry so much?

Because of those donations, a few economically stressed families can afford to send their kids to the school. Let's keep in mind this fact while judging if a donor also benefits from his/her donations.

If you’re talking HYP, their endowments are so large that even a million is essentially meaningless

Look at the recent college admissions scandal, you're underestimating the neediness of HYP a little bit... there's nothing money can't fix

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Anonymous wrote:My kid made a huge mistake not applying ED, but did EA to 7 schools and deferred at every single one. ED admittance rates are way up at my kid's school, but EA is not doing well. Visited one college campus before coronavirus, so has no idea where he wants to go and his father is insisting he will be able to get into a T20 school that we have a very close connection to (including 7+figure donations), but doesn't have ED and my kid is not qualified to get into. Dad refuses to allow ED2, even though that is his best chance at one of these more mid-tier schools, which are a better fit for my son. I fear my husband is steering him toward some very bad decisions!

It seems like the 7+ figure donations would be your ticket...maybe no need to worry so much?

Because of those donations, a few economically stressed families can afford to send their kids to the school. Let's keep in mind this fact while judging if a donor also benefits from his/her donations.

If you’re talking HYP, their endowments are so large that even a million is essentially meaningless

Look at the recent college admissions scandal, you're underestimating the neediness of HYP a little bit... there's nothing money can't fix

Maybe you should learn the difference between the fencing coach and the institution.

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Anonymous wrote:My kid made a huge mistake not applying ED, but did EA to 7 schools and deferred at every single one. ED admittance rates are way up at my kid's school, but EA is not doing well. Visited one college campus before coronavirus, so has no idea where he wants to go and his father is insisting he will be able to get into a T20 school that we have a very close connection to (including 7+figure donations), but doesn't have ED and my kid is not qualified to get into. Dad refuses to allow ED2, even though that is his best chance at one of these more mid-tier schools, which are a better fit for my son. I fear my husband is steering him toward some very bad decisions!

It seems like the 7+ figure donations would be your ticket...maybe no need to worry so much?

Because of those donations, a few economically stressed families can afford to send their kids to the school. Let's keep in mind this fact while judging if a donor also benefits from his/her donations.

If you’re talking HYP, their endowments are so large that even a million is essentially meaningless

Look at the recent college admissions scandal, you're underestimating the neediness of HYP a little bit... there's nothing money can't fix

Maybe you should learn the difference between the fencing coach and the institution.

True. When the institution does it, it’s legal.

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Anonymous wrote:My kid made a huge mistake not applying ED, but did EA to 7 schools and deferred at every single one. ED admittance rates are way up at my kid's school, but EA is not doing well. Visited one college campus before coronavirus, so has no idea where he wants to go and his father is insisting he will be able to get into a T20 school that we have a very close connection to (including 7+figure donations), but doesn't have ED and my kid is not qualified to get into. Dad refuses to allow ED2, even though that is his best chance at one of these more mid-tier schools, which are a better fit for my son. I fear my husband is steering him toward some very bad decisions!

It seems like the 7+ figure donations would be your ticket...maybe no need to worry so much?

Because of those donations, a few economically stressed families can afford to send their kids to the school. Let's keep in mind this fact while judging if a donor also benefits from his/her donations.

If you’re talking HYP, their endowments are so large that even a million is essentially meaningless

Look at the recent college admissions scandal, you're underestimating the neediness of HYP a little bit... there's nothing money can't fix

Maybe you should learn the difference between the fencing coach and the institution.

True. When the institution does it, it’s legal.

Yes, legal, and open, and while distasteful to some, it massively benefits the institution and students with fewer assets. Also, it's a tiny percentage even at Harvard. So what is your point?

[Anonymous]

Anyone else surprised, as I was, that the percentage of international students admitted at ivies actually went up this year?!

I would have though the pandemic + Trump policies would have dissuaded most.

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone else surprised, as I was, that the percentage of international students admitted at ivies actually went up this year?!

I would have though the pandemic + Trump policies would have dissuaded most.

They definitely needed the full-paying international students...

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone else surprised, as I was, that the percentage of international students admitted at ivies actually went up this year?!

I would have though the pandemic + Trump policies would have dissuaded most.

Test optional is too good an opportunity to pass up.

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I was browsing college confidential and almost all the Ivy Admits who were posting were from India.

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Anonymous wrote:My kid made a huge mistake not applying ED, but did EA to 7 schools and deferred at every single one. ED admittance rates are way up at my kid's school, but EA is not doing well. Visited one college campus before coronavirus, so has no idea where he wants to go and his father is insisting he will be able to get into a T20 school that we have a very close connection to (including 7+figure donations), but doesn't have ED and my kid is not qualified to get into. Dad refuses to allow ED2, even though that is his best chance at one of these more mid-tier schools, which are a better fit for my son. I fear my husband is steering him toward some very bad decisions!

It seems like the 7+ figure donations would be your ticket...maybe no need to worry so much?

Because of those donations, a few economically stressed families can afford to send their kids to the school. Let's keep in mind this fact while judging if a donor also benefits from his/her donations.

If you’re talking HYP, their endowments are so large that even a million is essentially meaningless

Look at the recent college admissions scandal, you're underestimating the neediness of HYP a little bit... there's nothing money can't fix

bribing a tennis coach and getting in through a donation are two very different things

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let’s get ready to see Harvard acceptance rate fall below 1% this year. Harvard will say all applicants got fair, full considerations...

Obsessing about Harvard acceptance rates is like obsessing over winning the lottery. Very low odds, stop worrying about it. A key difference between college admissions and the lottery? You can get the exact same payout (career earnings, career achievement) from many different schools. Harvard (and overall HYPSM/Ivy) isn't the only game in town. There are so many better ways students (and their Ivy-obsessed parents) can apply their focus.

"Where you go is not who you'll be." - Frank Bruni.