School asking where else I've been accepted to Forum
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School asking where else I've been accepted to
I had a waitlist interview the other day and the school asked me to name the schools I've been accepted to. I was wondering why schools would like to know this information?
- MistakenGenius
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- withoutapaddle
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Re: School asking where else I've been accepted to
If you got into a better school they may ding you
Yield is part of the rankings game it's as simple as that
Yield is part of the rankings game it's as simple as that
- jbagelboy
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Re: School asking where else I've been accepted to
acceptance rate, rather than yield rate, features as 2.5% of a school's ranking, but it amounts to the same thing. they don't want to admit you if you won't go.withoutapaddle wrote:If you got into a better school they may ding you
Yield is part of the rankings game it's as simple as that
- Sls17
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Re: School asking where else I've been accepted to
When I was asked this question in an interview, I gave a vague response (something about applying broadly and still hearing back and many opportunities) and then turned it around to why I thought School X stood out from other schools.
I'm not sure it's ever in your benefit to give a specific list of your other choices, until you're admitted and negotiating a scholarship.
I'm not sure it's ever in your benefit to give a specific list of your other choices, until you're admitted and negotiating a scholarship.
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