<p>“Kathy” said
“I think you missed the point. Those of us who are applying have ALL worked very hard in the percentiles we ALL represent. There is an industry here that is thriving as we huddle pathetically to “try to get in” we sit in rooms for years working very hard and a handful of people decide our fate dismissing our accomplishments or judging us based on 250 word essays! I think you should rethink what I was trying to say.”</p>
<p>As noted, I think her targetting of adcom employees is questionable. But the adcom is the “human face” to the selection process, and so it is not surprising she directs so much of her frustration against them.</p>