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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I recall looking at Arlington Magazine’s numbers a year or two ago, and something seemed altogether off. Are these numbers collected only if a student volunteers the information? Are we sure the numbers are representative of all college applicants from these schools? I remember seeing a few ivies where there was maybe one kid who got in and I couldn’t help but wonder if it was the same kid who got in to all three - and of course he’s going to report his results because he’s presumably very proud to be accepted at these competitive schools.[/quote]

The published numbers, according to Arlington Magazine, are admittances which is quite different from matriculations.   As you note, the one kid who got into Yale probably also accounts for one UVA admittance and several other standout admittances.  I agree.  Its entirely fair in my view to compare UVA to UVA admittances at two different schools.  Generally 10% of the class as YHS and W&L are admitted.   Of course, it’s not 1:1 with the Top 10%, given hooks (URM, athlete, etc.) and not every member of the Top 10% will apply or be admitted.   [/quote]

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