<p>Does anyone know how many got in from the waitlist last year for the class of 2011? I'm just curious.</p>
<p>According to The</a> Harvard Crimson :: News :: Yield Remains High for Class of 2011 30 students got off the waitlist last year, but only a handful the year before. If they are concerned enough about overcrowding in the Houses, they may be more cautious this year.</p>
<p>They've already exercised their caution by admitting 110 fewer students this year (based on an assumed 85% yield) to make extra sure that they don't exceed their enrollment target. But the result is that they're likely to take more off the waitlist this year because they're unlikely actually to hit that assumed yield. The highest yield they've had in the last few years is 80%.</p>
<p>I think yield will be higher with the new financial aid initiative.</p>
<p>thanks for the article Mathmom, I tried searching the Crimson, but didn't see that one.</p>
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<p>I agree that would tend to push yield up. On the other hand, the elimination of the early admit pool, which historically has had a yield around 90% (with RD in the low 70's) would be expected to push yield down. Harvard really couldn't predict where it would shake out, which is why they cut back on initial admits to be on the safe side. Still, an 85% yield, from a pool where there will likely be an unusually high number of cross-admits with the likes of Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, etc., would be amazing. At the end of the day, you may turn out to be right, but I'd certainly be amazed if they get to an 85% yield, and I think they would too.</p>
<p>we got 5 into harvard at my school and only 2 are going. there's 3 open spots right there. haha. good luck to the waitlisters.</p>
<p>wow, five acceptances, I'm glad three aren't going. What state is your school in?</p>
<p>When will we know whether Harvard anticipates movement on the waitlist. The crimson article from last year was published mid-May ... Is it safe to assume that we will find out the matriculation rate by mid-May this year, as well?</p>
<p>Anyone waiting for the waitlist should know that Harvard will not know anything about waitlist until they know how many people accept their offers. Believe me, I know how long it feels like. I had to wait from decision day until June 7. I would get excited about the schools that you are most likely going to attend right now, at least for a week or two. It will make the rest of the waitlist process a lot more calm.</p>
<p>Well, also, remember, it doesn't mean that there are 3 open spots - Harvard expects students to go to other schools! In total, if history holds, about 200-300 people have to say "no" before H goes to its waitlist.</p>