Many selective colleges said the total number of students applying was about the same as last year or had increased.

Also, the decision might require most colleges to vastly increase athletic opportunities for women.

But in recent years the college has increased its emphasis on scholarship.

It is known as a prestigious college and the number of admission has increased during the past four years or so.

In 1983 the college started with 194 students and progressively increased to its present strength of over 4000 students.

The college has recently increased its A-level provision and now offers a total of 31 advanced level certificates.

Another new factor, experts say, is that colleges have increased the lengths of waiting lists.

The college increased its capacity to 60 students in 1999 and as of date that remains the same.

This year the college increased its tuition $250.

IN the competitive early 90's, many colleges increased their aid to talented students regardless of whether they actually needed financial help.