Does Arizona State University reject someone if overqualified?

Arizona State strikes a balance between remaining accessible to as many students as possible, while still attracting some of the best and brightest students. read more

It does appear to happen at some colleges, but not just because an applicant is "overqualified". Colleges that are traditional safeties for students who are really hoping to get into more competitive top-tier schools sometimes reject or waitlist candidates that they believe are not serious about attending. read more

A lot of employers reject overqualified people because they would have to pay them more to keep them. That leads to another reason, if they are overqualified they will probably quit the job when something better comes along. read more

No, medical schools do not reject candidates for being "overqualified." They DO reject candidates for being cocky, egotistical, and acting like the school owes them an acceptance just because the school's averages are lower than the applicant's stats are. read more