The Paradox
Applications surging at public universities, but budget cuts make it difficult to keep up with demand. Good interview this morning on CNBC with the presidents of the University of Arizona and SUNY New Paltz. Thanks to @rachelreuben for sharing this on Twitter.
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If they don’t commit, then quit
As in all courtships, if a person you’ve shown an interest in doesn’t reciprocate that interest it’s probably because (s)he’s just not that in to you. For this reason, many colleges are paying extra attention to those students who show early on that they’re ready to commit.
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Marching Towards Madness
Some of you may have heard of “The Flutie Effect” where one memorable moment on the sports field could have an incredible impact in the admissions office. Following Doug Flutie’s stellar performance against University of Miami in 1984 where he led Boston College to an incredible upset win against the powerhouse Miami, BC experienced significant increases in admission applications (more than 16%!).
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