If that were really true, why are kids applying to 8+ schools?

Who wants to admit they are going to the school 5th on their list?

I know of one kid who got rejected by Amherst, her first choice early admission, got wait listed at Princeton, got into Columbia, which is now her first choice. Yes, she will say that. Now, many people will say Columbia is a great school but it wasn't her first choice. My point being the mind changes with the path.

I need to stop procrastinating and work. I get into these topics for distraction.