<p>Lest we forget, Dean Hargadon was responsible for enshrining the silly ideal of the ‘Princeton Man’ and ensuring that Princeton’s image was tarnished in the eyes of superstar applicants. It’s almost tempting to say that the best guide to the truth is the opposite of what he says, but then again that would be a logical fallacy. And he certainly does know as well as anyone that the main reason Princeton attracted academic superstars at all during his tenure was by locking them with early decision. Whether that’s still the case remains to be seen, but Tilghman and Rapleye have proven rather adept so far. I wouldn’t choose to bet against them at this point, least not on the suggestion of Dean Fred.</p>