Yale College recently announced the expansion of their undergraduate class size for the class of 2013. The class will increase by approximately 15%, or somewhere around 750 students. This addition is intended to offset the high demand for admission and enrollment at Yale, increasing the number of students they can admit for each class.
This change is in addition to the new financial aid policies that Yale and others of her ilk have implemented, minimizing the amount of loans students will be required to take out as a part of their financial aid packages. While these schools are exploring new territory as they continue pioneering the world of higher education, it is important to keep an eye out on schools that are following their suit. It is important to believe that the school you (or your child) attend (s) has an eye toward continued progress, benefit and improvement, rather than exploitation, short sightedness, and/or lack of social conscience.
Ask these questions of your prospects in admission and financial aid:
Have you seen a drastic shift in the diversity of your incoming classes over the coming weeks?
Do you anticipate any changes or increases in your financial aid policies and/or budget over the course of the next 5 years?
What is the average debt for graduating seniors?
How does the school plan to adjust for future changes in high school student demographics, and financial issues?
June 9, 2008
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