A highly selective university defers a student with impeccable grades, high test scores, and extensive extracurriculars, while admitting students with seemingly less impressive profiles. An advisor suspects this might be an instance of "yield protection." What is the primary motivation behind yield protection?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Yield protection is an admissions strategy where highly qualified applicants are sometimes deferred or waitlisted if the institution believes they are unlikely to enroll, aiming to improve the 'yield rate' (percentage of admitted students who matriculate).