<p>Basically people in my school have been saying that.
Why?
Because I got in, and the valedictorian didn't. He is the school president as well as a talented athlete...sibling legacy too at ND too. He got rejected outright (but he got into Georgetown EA, which is more selective).
I, on the other hand, have no major leadership roles, no connections, am non-athletic, and I'm NOT EVEN IN THE TOP 10% OF MY CLASS. I have good scores, emphasized my extracurriculars though not as impressive as his, wrote great essays, etc., so I'm not totally shocked that I got in.
I AM shocked that he didn't. He has the edge over me in every way. His leadership, sports, grades, recs, EVERYTHING are amazing. He's humble to the core and one of the nicest people I know...teachers adore him.
I can't help but wonder if ND has Tufts Syndrome for not accepting him. People have been saying that ND "isn't THAT good" and that "he's too good for them".
Thoughts?</p>