<p>My S had a similar experience and received the same type of response:
Forward your essay, recs, mid term grades, AND a retake of the ACT/SAT! This is outrageous! Why would he re-take the ACT again if that’s what put him on the radar in the first place? ( the requests seemed fairly personalized perhaps , hopefully, it was a generic request). I find this prestige application a form of false advertising and dishonest! They clearly stated an answer in two weeks! That means rejection or acceptance! There was no indication that they reserve the right to defer and ask for more! They are, to say the least, falsely representing their promise and charging you for it! Totally unacceptable and not very nice!</p>