<p>I think there was a synergy with the writing style and the content of the OP. It seemed to be saying that there is absolutely no element of luck involved in being accepted to an extremely selective school and the people accepted are vastly superior intellectually. By implication, since there is no luck involved, anyone not accepted is inferior. When this was combined with a pompous writing style, it was waving a red flag to the bull.</p>
<p>I think everyone would agree that the people at HYPSM are smart. I don’t think it is a stretch to say that most of us think that there are other smart people in other places, and that some luck in involved in getting into HYPSM provided you even apply.</p>