Yale Daily News - With increased aid, Yale woos admitted students

Since January, when Yale unveiled its reforms, administrators and students have been speculating about whether — and hoping that — the improved packages will encourage this year’s pool of admitted students to choose Yale. Interviews with several students offered spots in the class of 2012 indicate Yale officials may have gotten their wish: When financial aid mattered, the University’s increased benefits were a big part of these students’ decision to attend Yale.