<p>I have put up two chance threads in the last month, and my opinion is that they are helpful (thanks to everyone who chanced me!), but addictive and sometimes depressing. Trying to get people to chance is also very difficult and results in many instances of the word "bump" and creative use of subject headers. What's the general consensus?</p>
<p>I wish everyone the best of luck in not only getting into the colleges of their dreams, but also in getting people to chance them! =)</p>
<p>Honestly, I think the vast majority of responses are unrealistically optimistic. </p>
<p>Most of those responding seem to be people just applying themselves. Anyone with better stats than their own is told "you're in!"</p>
<p>There is also a lot of perpetuating of myths such as great ECs overcome low stats at ivies, top 10% of class is fine for top schools, 2100 is a good SAT for top schools, etc.</p>
<p>Just my opinion!</p>
<p>^ I know. But wouldn't it be great IF....you fill in the rest.</p>
<p>I think that is complete nonsense. Also, only an admissions officer can really tell if someone is a good candidate. Furthermore, besides discouraging people who might have a shot, I think that they are depressing. Besides, what does someone who is in the place as you really know about getting into college. For example, i have heard people say that you need a 1550 (old scale) to get into the top tier schools, but if you look at the low end of...let's say MIT. If you look at the low end of the fifty percent range, that candidate would have a 1380. Granted, they would not have been the most competitive, but even so, I think anywhere above 1400, you definetly should look to apply.</p>
<p>So, in short, I think it is stupid to ask someone who is applying to college just like you are, if you have a shot at the ivy league colleges. What makes you think they know any more about it than you do?</p>