Neither of mine applied, either. (I do know a guy who taught there 30 years ago, lol.)
But the point is, we should all speak of what we do know. that’s what makes an informed forum, an informed collective. Not over-relying on broad data to analyze or patting underqualified kids on the head. And not relying on so much “I think you’ll be fine” or “I think that essay topic sounds great” when they aren’t even mentors, as BB said he is. In my experience with solid mentoring programs or relatonships, it’s generally broad insight and good help.