Increase in application numbers benefits students
The Thresher is pleased to see the number of students applying to Rice has increased (see story, pg. 1). With this increase in applicants, the admissions office can potentially become more selective during the admissions process, which could improve Rice’s rankings.
The Thresher is pleased to see the number of students applying to Rice has increased (see story, pg. 1). With this increase in applicants, the admissions office can potentially become more selective during the admissions process, which could improve Rice’s rankings. If our rankings do indeed improve, then that could help current students when applying for jobs and graduate schools simply because the perceived prestige of the university students attended can affect how other people view their education.
However, we also want to emphasize that the admissions office should not view this increased applicant pool as an opportunity to select only students that appear to be higher-achievers on paper. Part of what we love about Rice is the supportive community and praise of quirky individuals, and we do not want the University’s potential quest for improved reputation and standings to jeopardize what makes Rice our home.
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