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Elite US universities pay top dollar to lock in students early

Early decision schemes are changing the game for elite universities. High salaries for enrollment officers reveal the high-stakes race to secure students—and tuition revenue—sooner.

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Elite US universities pay top dollar to lock in students early

Top universities in the US are paying high salaries to officials who oversee student enrollment in Chicago. These roles have grown more important as competition for full-paying students intensifies. Some schools now rely on early decision schemes to secure applicants before their final year of high school even begins.

The University of Chicago and Tulane University introduced early decision options in 2016. Within a few years, two-thirds of Tulane’s first-year students had applied through this route. The University of Chicago later expanded the programme, allowing high school juniors to apply before their senior year.

Early decision programmes have reshaped how elite universities attract students. High salaries for enrollment officers reflect the pressure to meet revenue goals for student loans. The shift towards securing applicants sooner shows no signs of slowing down.

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