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Is Yield Protection Real?

BestColleges

A high yield rate helps colleges minimize the volatility of the admissions cycle. Colleges aim to boost their yield through several strategies, including early admissions policies. News & World Report college rankings, which dropped the metric from its formula in 2003. Last year, Amherst College's yield was 39%.

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Early Decision is a Racket

Admissions Madness

Early Decision (ED) differs from Early Action (EA) or Priority deadlines because students may only apply to a single ED school. The first early admissions deadlines arose in the 1950s. In contrast, most universities permit students to apply to as many EA options as they wish.