I can’t imagine the point of trying to apply to an Ivy if you’re not really that interested in going there. We all know what a pain those applications are, and how much of a complete roll of the dice it is to get in unless there is something that truly sets you apart. Forget GPA and test scores … everyone has them. Admission hinges on the essay and the interview. So why spend the sweat and stress of crafting that essay if you really don’t care to go there?