Very upward trajectory since my last year at school and in my 7 YOE in tech and starting an NGO that is well known (did well in applications to other schools)

Did everything possible to get out of the list as it was my target school: letters from alumni that I genuinely know well and admire and even a letter from the dean at my undergrad uni (very grateful that people went above and beyond to help me)

Pretty bummed but wanted to share this in case may help anyone. Good luck and congrats to those who made it in!