Everyone is aware of the bias [that some organizations are more visible than others], which is what our committee discussed prior to applications. It's easy for applicants to forget that we know what they are thinking.

267

We tried to get a broad representation of the student body.

217

If someone selected for a regular room then gets an endowed room, someone may be pulled up from the wait list.

167

I could create two Lawns over from the applicants who weren't selected and still have a fantastic community.

155

There is no preordained system of ranking of particular activities. Applications are weighed in total, and we don't privilege any one organization.

142

The first question was a laundry list explanation of peoples' activities.

138

I was pleased with representation on the committee. There were a variety of different opinions and we've successfully incorporated every member of the third-year class.

124