<p>Much like many schools this year, the applicant pool for my school increased. Unlike most schools, however, the acceptance rate will probably not go down for my school. Why? I heard from a student that they may/may not be concerned with the yield this year. Don't quote me on that - I would be way off. I do not know about the financial state of my school, but I'm assuming this year's yield will affect it. I also think that the acceptance rate has climbed over the years, which may be due to it being self-selective.</p>
<p>My question is this: if my school is raising the acceptance rate to potentially increase the yield, then how does this relate to other schools' financial status? If Beloit takes Jimmy from Grinnell, then Grinnell would go to their waitlist. But, if Grinnell takes Sally from Beloit, then where would Beloit go? (I'm not sure of they have a waitlist...it says on this one site that they do....)</p>
<p>In the end, does one school triumph economically, or does it all balance out somehow?</p>
<p>I chose Beloit and I'm proud of it.</p>