[NU Sports] Great News For Northwestern

[John A. DeGroat]

Just imagine the number of applicants NU would have with powerhouse 
football and basketball programs and what that would mean in terms of 
income for NU.

John DeGroat.

BSchooler at aol.com wrote:

>On January 6, 2006, all Alumni Admission Council (AAC) Directors were sent an 
>e-mail containing this bit of great news:
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><<This year, we have the highest number of freshman applications ever 
>received in the University's history.  For fall 2006, as of 01/05/06, we've recorded 
>a total of 17,626 freshman applicants and we still are opening buckets and 
>buckets of mail!  This beats the previous all-time record of 16,674 that was set 
>for fall 1997.>>
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>Needless to say, this is tremendous news. Aside from the fact that our 
>rankings will rise accordingly, it means the people who really count - the students 
>who want the best possible education - are increasingly recognizing 
>Northwestern University in this regard. Hats off to President Henry Bienen, who I 
>believe must get credit for Northwestern's enhanced academic profile.
>
>Bob Schooler    
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