f looking at primarily grades or test scores, the somewhat recent method of aggregating all of an applicant’s attributes has made Lafayette College a more progressive and diverse school. Admissions officers have also developed a more fox-like approach to prospective students. With the progressive ability to understand that a student is more than just one attribute, admissions officers use observation, intuition and tolerance when making decisions. The college admissions process continues to change because of the growing belief in the two themes, which can only increase the quality of life for students and colleges alike. The Signal and the Noise allowed Nate Silver to evaluate the performance of predictive models
