<p>nsmsfsat: if you think you might possibly want to go there, please don’t make the mistake of not applying. I am very much a normal person, nothing too special about me, no science or tech awards (and white male). I applied on a limb after visiting a bunch of schools in boston, and now I am waitlisted (which is a miracle). Even if I don’t get in, I am glad to say I tried. It was well worth the experience finding out more about myself.</p>