Calcruzer

I think kyledavid80 gave the best summary.

The six other things I would suggest are:

(1) that the poster be receptive to the replies;--since if we say we don't think you can get into a school, it is not because we hate you or feel like being rude that day, but rather because it is our intent to tell you the truth, suggest how you might possibly improve your chances, and may wish to suggest a more appropriate school for you where your chances of acceptance are better;

(2) if you aren't chanced imediately, don't bump the post twenty times and insult us for not telling you your chances at the University of Southern Missouri Technical State in Springfield County, MO. It is just possible that (a) we've never heard of the school you asked about, or (b) we don't know what the criteria is for acceptance are at the school--and therefore prefer not to post rather than guess at what your chances may possibly be,

(3) if you are applying for a school where legacy matters, let us know if you qualify as a legacy, (and if you don't know if it matters, just tell us where you are a legacy--where your parents--or, in some cases, siblings went/are going to school);

(4) if you are the first in your family to attend college, tell us;

(5) if you are low income or a URM (under-represented minority), then let us know that, since we can then put your accomplishments in context--which allows us to better estimate your chances; and

(6) if your parents work at the school, tell us that.

Thanks,