@efle, you are way too smart for such rash (and wrong) conclusions. The misreading continues apparently. Have you noticed that you get into some healthy and spirited tiffs every now and again?
I think SDN is superb (seriously). The information generally is very good, and I especially appreciate info like the Ask Me Anything threads, the Goro guides (like for interviewing), and the comprehensive range of topics covered. I even like the WAMC feature (most of the time) although I think that is the area most susceptible to error (due to insufficient info provided by those seeking WAMC, over-inflated emphasis on one or two aspects of what a WAMC presents, and likely critical factors that cannot be accounted for in that kind of back and forth. I do get concerned if those who genuinely seek the advice take it too literally and don't do their own "due diligence." And I am also concerned that there are trends that get going that may (at least occasionally) lead applicants at least a little bit astray. One thing in particular is the trend of overly global advice on OOS apps to publics. I've seen in other venues that applicants can have good success with out of state publics. Obviously there are some publics that have a mandate and actually advertise that they have no love for OOS apps, but there are a large number that fill anywhere from 15% to 50% or more of their classes with OOS. I also understand that the advice about needing above the median for IS apps in general is solid, but that said, some of the publics that take high percentages of OOS do have ranges that might be attractive for OOS applicants IF their apps contain elements that might be very attractive to these schools aside from simply considering GPA/MCAT alone.
