<p>This college may be developing a bad case of “Tufts Syndrome” as far as your S’s HS is concerned. No College likes to be considered a students “safety”, “never a bride, always a bridesmaid”, college of last resort for students. The Admissions C is wisely letting you know that it may be harder for you son to get a fat envelope unless he shows them that he REALLY wants to go there.</p>