There is a marked difference between schools in the ease of filling out applications. I wonder if some of the more red-tapey schools like Cornell and UVA are negatively incentivizing applicants on purpose.
Whoo, Cornell fan club! I think what you said would be sufficient. I think i said something along the lines of Cornell's reputation made me look into it, and then student testimonials made me apply. But all flowery and eloquent like :)