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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My high stat kid got deferred. She was upset at first as her stats were significantly above the averages in Naviance. But she never visited or showed any real interest. Unless she gets accepted with a phenomenal package, she won’t be going there. I think Tulane admissions had figured all this out when they deferred her. [/quote]

Same to our close friend’s son. They knew what they were to him and weren’t having it. [/quote]

Same here for our son who had stats way above their average. Upon deferral, they ask the student to reiterate interest (and they urge you to visit); they are very clear that if you fail to do so, you have virtually no chance of getting in RD. My son had lost interest by that point since he was admitted to other places he preferred EA, so he didn’t reiterate interest and he will be rejected.

Seems to me that Tulane is playing a ludicrous game very well. Along with other “rising” schools in a similar boat, they are offering lots of merit aid while doing anything possible to protect their yield.[/quote]

Again I disagree. I applaud Tulane - they make the kids take the time to learn about the school. And if you take the time to learn and it's for you and you have the stats they are generous. They are not buying stats - they are buying the best class they can build based upon a sincere interest to attend Tulane. They took Katrina to heart and there's a very strong sense of community, and service, and that's a big piece of their messaging. It's a good school and if you need merit and have the stats it's worth a hard look. I will say that we, as a family, prefer a 4 year residential experience so that is one thing that was not in its favor but it's a nice size - double the size of most SLACs and the kids have good stats so there's a lot there. And it's a nice part of New Orleans so I suspect the kids have fun. [/quote]

We aren’t disagreeing. I think Tulane has lots to recommend it, and they’ve clearly figured out a formula to maximize both the stats of the incoming class and their yield. More power to them. I just think the whole system is ridiculous, and I can’t wait for the process to end for my kid![/quote]

PP here. It is a brutal process for the kids. I actually think Tulane handles the process a lot better and fairer than most. Good luck to you and your child.
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