Every spring, college admission rates dominate the headlines: “Duke Admits 4.8% of Regular Decision Applicants,” “Northeastern Acceptance Rate Drops to 5.6% After Record Number of Applicants,” “Yale Admits 2,234 Students, Acceptance Rate Shrinks to 4.46 Percent.” As parents and students clamor for a competitive edge, many are drawn to the disproportionately high admission rates from […]
