<p>doctoribach: I realize my post may be unduly cold and harsh. What I’m trying to impart is that it’s perfectly fine to hone one’s own profile and project the best image possible. Equally important is to craft a realistic, affordable and balanced list of college choices.</p>
<p>But beyond that, what does hearing strangers’ “you have a X% chance of being admitted” mean? I recall a post by a Havard interviewer once (and frequent CC contributor, Northstarmom) where she lambasted insecure Harvard aspirants who begged for people’s opinions on their “chances”. It was spot on.</p>
<p>I understand the desire to foretell one’s chances. I get it. But people need to put forth the best profile/application – and be done with it. You are who you are. </p>
<p>The endless “chance me” posts are now rightly banished from this forum IMHO.</p>