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The paradox of the college denial letter
Source: Washington Post Posted By: Len W...4066 days ago
At the heart of college denial letters lies a paradox.
The admissions deans who sign them almost always express sorrow or regret over their decision to turn down an applicant. And yet colleges seeking to attain or maintain prestige reap an undeniable benefit from the act of denial on a massive scale.
These letters are what substantiate the selectivity of a college. Fewer denials means less selectivity. Less selectivity, in general, means less prestige. More consequences flow from there.
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