The New York Times is running a Q&A with the admissions directors of Pomona, Yale, University of Texas, and Lawrence University.
If you want to consult the oracles, this is about as good as it gets.
Check it out at https://questions.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/17/qa-college-admissions/?hp
Selective Admissions: Inside Scoop
Jared Hobson
Jared serves as President of Great College Advice, where he sets strategic direction for the firm as well as being involved in sales & marketing and college consulting. Jared has an MBA from Cornell University, where he served on its Student Admissions Committee. His consulting philosophy emphasizes personalized attention to help identify the right college fit for each student.
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