It's all about self-gratification on this site. In a battle of who faced the most adversity, of course, everyone who applied last year and was accepted is gong to vote "less" and everyone applying this year will say "more". Strictly from a 9/11 standpoint, I'd be willing to wager "more". Clearly, the economy's at a lull and the appeal of biotech, tech, consulting, investments, etc. is well, not gleaming. Since I applied last year and this year I sure hope it's less, but I voted otherwise.