Let’s just say it’s typically more selective than (the average admissions rate of) Ivy League universities.

In a conversation with a highly selective boarding school’s director of admissions before the March 10th rollout, they shared that Chinese applications (those with P.R. China passports) were up 43% this past year. They received over 230 applications for only six places— that includes both genders in the 9th and 10th grades.

As in, there were 38 students from China applying for each 1 seat.

In other words, their acceptance rate for Chinese students is below 3% this year!

Congratulations to the students who persevered, and really made significant improvements in their study skills, habits, ways of thinking about the world, self-reflection, and future direction. These schools will be lucky to have you!