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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just heard about this and I think it's in bad faith, especially if the extension is announced after the deadline (like Columbia).  Either say it's a deadline or have the later date as a deadline deadline, but don't grant an extension you announce after the deadline.  I read online that some students were rushing to meet the deadline and could have used another day or two to improve their apps.

Do they not have any yield concerns for an applicant who couldn't submit on time?

They can easily just accept applications and throw them in the trash after they've accepted your application fee.  [/quote]
There are always storms at this time of year and power outages follow. Instead of making every kid email for a special extension/code/whatever, leaving the Common App open is efficient (for the service staff) and kind (to the families). [/quote]

PP here.  Okay, I see you have a point, but I think cynically they are doing it to pump their numbers and reduce their acceptance rates.[/quote]

That’s my sense, too. Hopefully they’ll be “rewarded” with lower yield numbers.

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes …. [/quote]

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