<p>Wow, i really opened up a can of worms here. I have been reading the forum for a few weeks now and it was very stressful. My point in making the post was to help people in the process of applying regular decision - not to attack others who have already been disappointed. I just wanted to let everyone know that stats are not everything and that there is no magic formula. Let the real you shine through in your essays and cross your fingers. Everyone applying has worked hard to get where they are and are competing for a few slots. Good luck everyone!</p>