<p>The site is approaching 100,000 postings. As of this writing the count is 99,444. To my knowledge this is unchartered territory for College Confidential. I guess this is just another instance where Princeton leads.
In any event, I have a challenge to all you worthy math brains. Can you calculate the date this Princeton site will have its 100,000th posting ??? Since admission members take note of this site, your math genius may not go unnoticed (LOL)?? Let the guessing begin!</p>
<p>With an average of 7 posts per hour since this thread began, it should take about 80 hours. 80 hours from now is early Friday morning. However, posting is slower on weekdays than on weekends, I suspect #100,000 will be later Friday afternoon, probably around 7:30 p.m. EDT (since posting increases on Fridays as it's the weekend). That's my guess.</p>
<p>At the same time, it must be taken into account an increased number of posts from:
a) the decision release date becoming closer and closer, causing higher anxiety levels and therefore more "OH MY GOD!!" posts
b) more juniors joining the site as they start to think about college more
c) some kids being on spring break already and thus posting during the day when they normally would have been at home</p>
<p>So I say earlier than Friday. Maybe. A little bit.</p>
<p>Looks like you guys are going to be very close. Good job.</p>