Then another set of factors tipped over the whole system

That has occurred because of demographic trends, doubt about the return on investment for higher education and the loss of the standby of international students

It would be troubling enough to have to chase students with marginally better profiles. On top of that, some colleges and universities cannot fill their seats — never mind whether it is with the most attractive candidates or others. Thus it is not unheard-of for even reputable law schools to be touting scholarships (meaning, in fact, tuition discounts) to students who would have been rejected outright prior to the application downturn. It is an expedient while awaiting the miracle of bouncing back, an optimism that is repeated as if it the repetition will make it so.