Clarification On Last Post

Clarification On Last Post Hi folks a comment I received in response to the last entry: I happen to know that girl (bus driver) and it is unbelievable the amount of impact an essay can have. I just wanted to clarify my last post in case I confused anyone. I wasnt trying to give examples of things that got people accepted to MIT. Jennas essay on the bus driver was one of many things that made her application very strong. But a single element of ones application, no matter how strong, isnt enough to get one accepted. We deferred folks with brilliant essays and accepted folks with less-brilliant essays who were strong in other areas. I was really just trying to say that when I look at your names in these threads, I dont see scores or grades at all. Which is why its sad to see you comparing stats and trying to find the formula. I dont think oh, that girl got a 1600 on the SAT or that guy had perfect triple 800s on the SAT2s. I cant remember a single applicants numbers, to tell you the truth, and Id be hard-pressed to find a single admissions officer who could. Because you are not numbers to us, you are human beings. So when I see your names, I think of trains and bus drivers and photos of swings the things that make you people instead of folders. But in no way did I mean to imply heres what you need to do to get into MIT. Sorry if I confused anyone! -B