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According to Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons '67, this year's outcome is not a complete surprise. He said that the number of admits is consistent with the range of 900 to 1,200 established over the last few years, since the admissions staff acts conservatively in extending early offers of admission...
...always been conscious of the need to make certain that we don't find ourselves in the position of turning down stronger students later," Fitzsimmons said, "and this year is no exception...
...high school guidance counselors have said that the large number of successful early applicants have encouraged more students to apply early, despite the long-standing admissions office policy that applying early won't give students a better chance of being accepted...
With this year's numbers bucking the trend in admits, Fitzsimmons said he hopes prospective applicants across the country will find themselves reconsidering the idea that an early application is a better application...
...certainly wouldn't hurt if this year's numbers encourage students--and their parents and counselors--to think twice about applying early," he said. "There are many students who would be much better served by applying regular action...