<p>"As long as he isn't fixated on any one school, he'll be just fine - the overall Ivy accept rate is still likely above 40%; the prestige LAC rate even higher."</p>
<p>Mini, I understand that you're backing out the non-unique applications to derive the 40% net acceptance rate. However, are you sure that the rate is that high considering the eroding acceptance rates for ED/SCEA at several schools. the single digits rates in the RD rounds, and stratospheric yield numbers at HYPS? </p>
<p>While it is undeniable that a student presents multiple applications, a student cannot send more than ONE application per school. This means that each rejection is still an individual rejection.</p>