Of course there can be value in shared info. But I agree many of these threads tend to “spread misinformation.” Another’s assumptions re: what works. And, *before * the full results are in.
And I don’t mean this disrespectfully, but yes, "Why is this low stats kid applying to such high ranking schools? Is that advice to other low income/low stats kids to do the same? Does that OP really think it’s a crapshoot, lightning might strike? When the competition is so fiercely full of higher performing applicants?
(A few reaches is fine. But this OP already endorsed multiple high reach applications.)
THIS OP can afford that, with a few admits in the bag. Not that way for all, not some universal truth. And note the entirely different admit process between holistic and stats based only.
Yes, one can ignore. But what advantage in that to others? Without critical information to place the story in context, it is going to confuse a lot of people, not just a few of us. We should ignore and let OP’s assumptions spread wide? No, it’s not our job to critique. But why can’t others question? (You might say you’re just asking for better manners. But some sort of accurate representation, even a little analytical awareness, matters very much, if you’re going to share.) That thread is not fully representative of “best bet” for picking targets and admissions strategy, based on my years involved.