FWIW - Kelley is harder than before, no doubt - and I think they still have a shot. Lots of people try and get caught in some odd “maybe-land” when others have heard one way or another. They ask them to write another essay, which is odd. My advice is if you get to that point, you are better off saying you want to be considered for a different school. IU has honored the request and accepted kids who get to that point to schools other than Kelley.