<p>For cross admits, I was wondering what reasons made Yale a more attractive choice than Harvard.</p>
<p>I don't know how many cross-admits who chose Yale we have on the boards, but the thread "Why I chose Yale over Harvard" is from the POV of a cross-admit -though it's admittedly distasteful to some.(<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=187335%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=187335</a>) On the admitted students site, a bunch of kids dittoed the OP's analysis when describing why they made the same choice. Another talked about his feeling that Yale is a better experience for undergrad, another talked about her general dislike of a perceived Harvard arrogance, and another talked about her desire to screw with people who all wanted her to go to Harvard (plus she loved Yale). A friend of mine who is now a crew recruit for Yale (he's a good student and 6'7 - he could probably go anywhere he wanted) was on the Harvard tour and in the middle of the tour, got on the phone, canceled his meeting with Harvard's crew coach, and walked away. Some people just prefer the vibe they get at Yale.</p>
<p>Most kids who get into both choose Harvard over Yale, but since I'd say the default preference is Harvard over Yale, the silver lining there is that those who do end up choosing Yale all really, really want to be there.</p>
<p>Best,
DMW</p>
<p>Legacy status can influence cross admit choices, as can potential choice of major. Location and setting remain, however, the principal deciding factor in close cases.</p>
<p>For a new study of the factors considered by high-achieving HS graduates when deciding where to enroll, see:</p>
<p>"Lipman Hearnes Key Insights 2006: High-Achieving Seniors and the College Decision."</p>
<p>It is not online, but a pdf copy will be faxed to you if you contact
Elizabeth Drews, Director of Marketing, at <a href="mailto:edrew@lipmanhearne.com">edrew@lipmanhearne.com</a> or 312.356.8000. </p>
<p>Well worth reading.</p>
<p>here's another thread </p>
<p>Another recent study says that the quality/state of repair of classroom buildings - particularly in the applicants' field of interest - is an important factor influencing matriculation decisions.</p>
<p>Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently:</p>
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