In his post Matt reflects on the correlation between athletic success and application rates at school. The Flutie effect is essentially when a school has success or an iconic sports play, more people apply to the school. The numbers show that this is true, probably mostly due to the positive publicity that athletic success gives a school. More people will know about the school the more successful the athletic teams are, and more will apply to the college. Having a successful athletics program is a benefit for any college not only because of the revenue it generates but also for the branding of the college to prospective students.
What do you think? is the Flutie effect real?
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