<p>known or heard of someone who everyone though was a complete shoo-in (or at least had very strong chances) at one of the Ivies or other uber selective schools but got rejected from every single one? (I'm talking about applying to like 5-10, and getting into none).</p>
<p>Just go back to the April 1st posts in this forum and you will find plenty.</p>
<p>Yup. That's why they call it a crapshoot.</p>
<p>Plus, the best kid in school Y may very well be considered with worst kid at school X across town. It's all relative.</p>