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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don’t believe what people tell you anonymously, there is zero reputational risk if they are wrong and zero penalty for lying or mischief-making. If they can’t provide a link to a publicly stated policy, text, or data point treat it as bullshit.[/quote] Treat the targeted marketing from colleges as bull, too. Outreach to specific students including paid campus visits is an effort by the school to drum up applicants and, among those admitted, yield. And an offer for a non-need-based application waiver is a way to drum up applications only. Don’t assume interest beyond that.[/quote] +1 Although I'd say the primary reason for the mailings is to make students aware of their schools, not some nefarious purpose. But definitely make no assumptions about getting mail from any college.[/quote] Some of my kids scored higher on the SAT, and we never received mailings? Even my kids that did not score very high did not receive mailings? Nor did their friends. Most colleges email or use social media theses days. [/quote] Yes, I meant both email and US mail. But they might not have received physical mail due to opting out when thy took the PSAT.[/quote]
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