A most fascinating blog by Admissions Directors in the New York Times:

[nocousin]

<p>Q</a>. and A.: College Admissions - Questions/Answers Blog - NYTimes.com</p>

[Baelor]

<p>Excellent Q&A, although I found it more fun to read than informational at this point in the process (i.e., after I've applied). </p>

<p>Clearly the best question was about the gimmicks. Mr. Poch of Pomona's answer was priceless.</p>