Why does NECO ask what other schools I'm applying to?

[berry13]

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On optomcas, NECO has a checklist for applicants to mark which other schools they are applying to. Would it hurt my chances to get in if I select a handful? Why do they want to know this?

 

[koalabear_09]

No. Other schools ask this question as well.