<p>when it comes to perception of prestige, i would argue that selectively is almost the only factor that matters (or the perception of selectivity, even). There will be fewer “top” students and the same number of spots… there will be a decrease in selectivity that will disproportionately hit the up and coming schools.</p>
<p>I would also add that this whole thing is silly, and that it doesn’t matter at all.</p>