<p>The numbers of applicants have not gotten so low recently. The percent accepted has gotten lower in many schools which means more applicants &/or higher yields.</p>
<p>The numbers for schools in the 30% accept or less have actually gone up. My original question was based on projected future numbers. The rich get richer.</p>
<p>One possible explanation for the drop in Milton numbers may be that scandal that popped up a couple years ago. Was the number drop around that time?</p>
<p>xgod, the actual drop was before the Milton incident. I wonder if it's possible that for 2-3 years petersen's guide had the incorrect number of apps.(higher #), then corrected its mistake.</p>