<p>PV is right.</p>
<p>Hence game theory (or whichever branch of this assessment would be used in admissions) is quite crucial. I cannot place my finger on the exact situation, but there was a similar situation John Nash described when he lectured one of the state universities. (It was exceedingly difficult to understand him, however!) Being able to strategically interpret what other schools may do allows you to “discuss” without actually speaking with them…</p>
<p>i respectfully disagree, Sarum, but see no reason to argue antitrust law here. In the real world I am sure the BS community talks and they know not to cross the line into agreement. And I believe that if they learned the PV was holding 2 acceptances in bad faith (because he can’t in good faith go to both schools) they would not be pleased.</p>
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Oh, they know, don’t worry. I asked them and they gave me a specific date to decide upon.</p>
<p>But he/parents has outlying (double entendre) personal circumstances which are more important than the welfare of the schools regarding one spot, or the waitlisted. AND he has discussed with both schools.</p>
<p>Thanks for the support. Let’s hope so!</p>
<p>No point in debating PV’s facts because he and his family clearly decided what was best for them. But, when he puts it out there on CC, he will get comments, opinions, and some anger, I see . His “special circumstances” as I recall are a tough choice about whether he can go to BS here or a school abroad, based on a family move, but not special facts requiring him to hold on to BS1 (M) and BS2 (E). Holding a spot at one BS AND the school abroad makes sense with his facts, however, holding 2 BS schools when almost every other family plays by the 4/10 deadline, seems piggie and a bit dishonest (since he really can’t go to both).</p>
<p>Agree ^^^^</p>
<p>Bizarre. My son applied to Hotchkiss late and was considered in a “second round” process. We just got notified that he was waitlisted. Why are they adding warm bodies to their waitlist??? I thought all these places had huge waitlists.</p>
<p>They want a strong waitlist because this year can prove to be very topsy-turvy. I guess they thought your son was a strong candidate for that. </p>
<p>erlanger: My parents were very split on where I should go.</p>
<p>Also, nothing I did was “rogue”. Anyone who wanted to could have done so.</p>
<p>They may, but what they do cannot detail a specific student and what everyone is doing. Nor would they come up with a plan about what to do to turn things in their favor or the candidate’s favor. No one knows what transpires behind closed doors, I agree. I place enough trust into these institutions that they would not speak with each other detailing a student.</p>
<p>anyone heard about movement of the waitinglist at MX? anyone?</p>
<p>DURING the season admission officers from different schools cannot share information - absolutely true. But they can - and do - after the season</p>
<p>Pan, often being waitlisted just means they want to say you were a good candidate. This process is hard on 14 year olds, a waitlist letter is so much nicer than a rejection.</p>
<p>hmom, I see your point, but they send out a ton of rejections during the regular season, so surely they have no reluctance to beat up on fourteen year-olds?! And please see the thread I just started. I value your comments.</p>
<p>In my post no. 103 above, I mentioned that my son received from Exeter last week a letter stating that the school had “decided to keep a number of applicants on the waiting list” and that the school had selected my son for that list. I asked then what many on CC thought this letter meant. Most agreed that it meant nothing. I tended to agree. </p>
<p>Well, last night Istoleyournose! posted a very long and interesting message on another thread entitled “Some Stuff That Took That Took (sic) Forever to Type” about Exeter’s admissions and the possibility of Exeter taking about 20 students off of its waitlist. I commend to you on the WL at Exeter that post. (Thanks, Istoleyournose!)</p>
<p>Based upon that post, the yield at Exeter for the Class of 2012 is 43.8% (98 admissions, 43 enrollments). It seems to me that if Exeter wants to increase its enrollment for this class to a level reaching an original yield rate of about 60%, then Exeter will have to dip into the WL for about 16 kids. Because my son applied to Exeter for the Class of 2012, it looks lile the letter he received last week from Exeter just may now have some weight and import. If so, then tuesday (see post no. 104) and others receiving that same letter could now be in line for acceptance from Exeter.</p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p>sounds right to me. good luck</p>
<p>Thanks, catg. </p>
<p>Now that it looks like Exeter will be reaching into its WL grab bag, I wonder when it will start making sweet calls and sending love letters to some of the kids now huddled outside its door. I assume that Exeter has begun that process. If not, why not?</p>
<p>It seems likely that Exeter will go into their waitlist, but those in need of FA will have a significantly lower chance than FP applicants…</p>