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Tue 18 Jan, 2011 02:08 am
Quote:Firm data on how many institutions have modified their policies is elusive because colleges and institutions are not eager to trumpet the changes. At least a handful are seeking to put more money into the programs as they expand the possible pool of applicants.
In the above quote, what does "they" stand for? Does it stand for "the programs" immediately preceding it? or "a handful", some way back?
The handful of institutions that have changed their policies to put more money in
@fansy,
what does "they" stand for? You but seen from a different perspective.
I can see how if can be confusing.
At least a handful (of these institutions) are seeking to put more money into the programs as they (the institutions) expand the possible pool of applicants.
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At least a handful are seeking to put more money into the programs as they (the increase in number of programs) expand the possible pool of applicants.