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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You seem really defensive. It’s always a red flag when people try to shut down a conversation by saying more analysis is not “helpful.”   [/quote]

OK, then I will modify it.  [i]Your [/i]analysis is neither accurate or helpful.

[quote=Anonymous]I’m not arguing that they don’t have control over who they choose. I’m arguing that the criteria they use can be gamed, the students they end up taking are of a certain type, and this is resulting in a change in the way people perceive the institution. However, it may be that the fact that they are being inundated with applications requires a process that makes it difficult to make better decisions.  [/quote]

It can't be gamed because it is not a game.  You are essentially claiming that it can be gamed, and you know how, but the people running the colleges don't know it and can't tell who they genuinely want from those who are "gamed".  That you know better then they do what they should do.  It's presumptuous to the point of preposterous.

[quote=Anonymous] I also think the fact that they have changed their stated focus for admissions shows that they must not be pleased with their results. Perhaps I should have said I blame the Common App as well as USNWR.[/quote]

In what way does changing focus mean you are not pleased with results?  That is a false dichotomy.  Things change, goals change, and for the objective is to build the best class possible: end period.  So change with the times and the priorities.  It's not a conspiracy, it's common sense.

[quote=Anonymous] Trust me when I say I’m not mad [/quote]

Yeah, about that...

[quote=Anonymous] I had to laugh at the “they’re too smart to apply” argument.  Thanks for making my point. [/quote]

I didn't say they were too smart to apply.  Don't put words in my mouth.  I said they were smart enough to understand the odds are tiny even for the best, and also smart enough to know if there were better places for them.  What I did NOT say and what you falsely imply without evidence, is that they are too smart too participate in a corrupt and fixed game.  It isn't one.

[quote=Anonymous]However, if you think any of these schools don’t keep an eagle eye on their USNWR ratings, I’ve got a bridge to sell you. [/quote]

I also never claimed they don't care about USN, so I don't know where you made that up from.  Also, did you just admit to being the kind of person who enjoys selling someone else a bridge?

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