<p>To understand why rejection might not have so much to do with the one rejected, but rather more with the other applicants, have a look at [Admissions</a> Messages vs. Admissions Realities](<a href=“http://www.reed.edu/apply/news_and_articles/admission_messages.html]Admissions”>http://www.reed.edu/apply/news_and_articles/admission_messages.html). It’s a general piece, not about any particular school.</p>