<p>I have a mathematical model that based on current trends predicts that in the year 2245 Columbia's acceptance rate will be 0%, which apparently is the goal of every highly selective school. </p>
<p>I accept that arithmetically acceptance rates are declining (or "eroding" if you will) but aren't they accepting the same number of applicants? It's just the number of applications that is increasing. </p>
<p>Also, if my (our?) theory is correct and the most important factor driving the surge in applications is an increase in applications per student, we should see a decline in yield. </p>
<p>I was a little surprised at the number of students boasting of multiple Ivy acceptances. I would love to see aggregate figures that show the number of acceptances offered by the Ivy league institutions and how many students received them. It would be say, 50,000 acceptances granted to.... we know it wouldn't be 50,000 students, but is it 40,000 students or is it.... 10,000 ? </p>
<p>It makes sense that the best colleges are competing for the best students, but it does seem ridiculous to me for some kids to apply to every Ivy league university.</p>