Word: rates
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...example, an increase in the rankings by one place can causes a school's admit rate to decrease by 0.399 percent, its yield to increase by 0.171 percent, and its average SAT score to increase by 2.777 points. Schools that rise in the rankings also offer slightly less generous financial aid packages...
Indeed, Harvard has seen a steady decline in its admit rate over the past several years despite minor fluctuations in rank. The College also introduced major increases in financial aid last year, despite being ranked first by U.S. News...
...frank: no one likes chasing poop in the potty with a stick. But I've done it, and it's not hard. You need only the barest sample to smear on the card. Yes, it's disgusting, but think of the reward. Doctors estimate that the mortality rate of colon cancer would drop 30% if everyone would overcome his or her squeamishness about providing a stool sample...
...turmoil in Russia [WORLD, Aug. 23]: After the fall of communism, the country is gradually heading toward true democracy. But at the rate at which Prime Ministers are being replaced, it looks as if every Russian will be given a chance to hold the office. JOHN JEYARAJ Coonoor, India...
...come? The Federal Reserve figures that the stated interest rate on home-equity loans averages 9.5%, only half the usual credit-card rate. Even more important, the interest on a home-equity loan can usually be deducted on the borrower's tax return. In some cases, these tax savings can bring the effective interest rate below 5%. Now, that's a deal...