No dillusion here at all; at least not to my knowledge. I am fully aware of my so-called "statistical flaws." I don't think they mean much in terms of the kind of doctor I'm going to become, so I don't really see them as "flaws." It just is what it is, and how you interpret my numbers depends on your reference point. Yet, I am fairly aware of the implications of my numbers in terms of the admissions process, both allopathic and osteopathic; I've done the extensive leg-work, and I make no attempt to hide my statistical profile and my choices.
On the other hand, as I said in one of my prior posts on another thread, I'm looking for programs that fit me best and will allow me to practice medicine to the best standard I can, given where I am now. This naturally includes my interests, abilities, the sum of knowledge and experiences, and my numbers. It just so happens that the form that I align best with is DO; I think that DO schools would like me, too. It's a good match. I don't see the problem at all. I think it's a mutually beneficial situation.
I generally don't believe in holding onto forms, and I don't see the benefit in placing a Vulcan death grip onto a given style. I'm of the mind that once you crystallize yourself, you lose the capacity to learn and grow. Yes, absolutely, align with the form that fits you best; but keep your mind open and don't let styles and tradition limit you. If Andrew Still didn't have an open mind and wasn't able to look beyond his traditional training, would he have been able to generate people generally refer to as the "osteopathic approach?" Doubtful. Pick up and absorb what is useful and let go of the rest. I like OMM, and I'm primary care oriented to begin with. I am also a former yoga teacher, wellness coach, have lots of experience in somatic psychology, and my numbers are the way they are. I want to attend a school that will help me develop my strengths and interests, and I obviously want to attend ones that will want me, too. We can't reduce everything to the MCAT alone.