“That is “holistic” college admissions for the kids who busted their academic and EC humps for the first 18 years of life to find that they are up against people who’s stats are nowhere near theirs but will have an equal chance of getting in in an effort to build a “class”.”
Then they didn’t do their homework well.
These schools are quite clear that their admissions are holistic and that they favor attributes other than grades and test scores. That info is readily available so the rules weren’t carefully read.
There are plenty of other schools to attend that provide a wonderful education.
Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.