Has anyone ever heard of two schools with comparable programs playing off each other's acceptances? For example, if they can't admit more than a few students for each specialty and they have a lot of shared applicants, would the prof. of institution A talk (off the record) to those of institution B and maybe decide on certain students based on their acceptance or rejection from institution B?
Perhaps I'm just trying to heal a slightly wounded ego, but I'm curious if this is allowed/possible or if anyone else has thought about this. I personally think it would make sense/don't blame them for needing to make sure they only let students in if they are probably going to attend.
Grazie a tutti