<p>Rayrick, thanks very much for your thoughtful response. Its comforting to know there are people out there that feel the way you do. I’m also wondering how exactly competitive Olin admissions is. There isn’t really a lot of data out there, since its such small applicant pool. As of now my SAT score is 2220, and I’m ranked #3 in my class (out of 80). I also am involved in loads of ECs, most math/science based. </p>
<p>Also, my father went to UPenn (and later Harvard business school), so he is really pushing me to apply to his alma mater(s). I haven’t even visited Penn, and he wants me to consider applying early there. I’m not sure if I would fit in as well. One of the things that had me cross of a few ivies off my list was an air of borderline pretension. I felt that a lot of the kids were there just because of the namebrand, and didn’t really look past that.</p>