I can attest to this as well. My numbers weren't/aren't as high, but it definitely opens more doors of opportunity. It's a shame however, to hear about the requirement for 100 multi before you instruct there. If you have other MEIs at the school you're flying out of, they'll likely be snatched up by the regionals soon (if that's what they're interested in), allowing you to slide right in and hopefully pick up their former students. If nothing else, it's definitely a good thing for you resume and will help with interviews.