Neverborn,
Hey! Ted O'Neill spoke with my mom after I had been admitted, and he remembered quite a bit about my application, such as a professor from whom I took a course and my interest in Greek. That defintely should get me an "in," right? Also, I am a Hyde Park native, so I know more about the school and where buildings are than most incoming students do. I have been known for giving good directions to passersby (how many times have I done that?). My favorite, when I was standing across the street from the Reg: "Where's the library?"
Ok, that was my plug for me.