<p>I think the proposal by the OP is a good one. I’ll echo the sentiments of this thread. None of us here work for admissions currently, and their opinion is the only one that matters. Most of the people are only using these threads to feel better about themselves, but ultimately they serve no other purpose. If you are considering applying, you probably are within the range and you have a shot at getting in. Admissions is basically like blackjack. You can do things to increase your chance of winning (Counting cards, etc.) but it is never guaranteed. You always have a chance, however slim or large, at getting in, so if you care about going to a certain college, you should apply regardless of your stats. If you get rejected, well, you can look at it this way: You’ve “increased” the selectivity of the college and maybe they rejected you because you weren’t a match so they are doing you a favor.</p>
<p>Instead of focusing on chances, we could discuss the university itself, and maybe people will be able to see if it is a fit for them or not, and let the adcoms decide if they should get in.</p>