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School asking where else I've been accepted to
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:50 pm
by laballermvp9
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?
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 10:15 pm
by MistakenGenius
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Re: School asking where else I've been accepted to
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 10:16 pm
by withoutapaddle
If you got into a better school they may ding you
Yield is part of the rankings game it's as simple as that
Re: School asking where else I've been accepted to
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:16 pm
by jbagelboy
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
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.
Re: School asking where else I've been accepted to
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 1:00 am
by Sls17
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.