Success story: Letter of Enthusiastic Interest

[Anonymous]

Has anyone done it before? Looks for success story on how LOEI (sent after submitting application before decision) works for RD schools.

[Anonymous]

For ED schools…wouldn’t the school wonder why you didn’t apply ED if you are so enthusiastic?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For ED schools…wouldn’t the school wonder why you didn’t apply ED if you are so enthusiastic?

OP. I am sure the school understands, right? A student may not ED anywhere because they REA/EA certain schools. Another student may not ED anywhere due to financial aid consideration. Yet another may not ED anywhere because they are enthusiastic to a plurality of schools but not to the level of binding arrangement. In the last scenario, most likely they didn't get into their ED school, now the RD school becomes the first choice? Just wondering has anyone done it before, particularly for school taht don't penalize RD applicants (schools having no ED advantage).

[Anonymous]

Never heard of this being submitted before an admissions decision. I’d be reluctant to send additional materials that aren’t requested or part of the standard application. The best option may be to weave this narrative into an essay (many schools have a “why us” supplemental).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Never heard of this being submitted before an admissions decision. I’d be reluctant to send additional materials that aren’t requested or part of the standard application. The best option may be to weave this narrative into an essay (many schools have a “why us” supplemental).

Yes.
Many colleges are VERY clear that they don't want unsolicited or extra materials. Their admissions staff don't want to be dealing with your extra special student's extra special letter.

[Anonymous]

Embarrassing

[Anonymous]

No don’t do this.

But do engage with the university before that. By winter it’s too late.

[Anonymous]

This will backfire.

[Anonymous]

No it is a terrible idea and completely obvious.

[Anonymous]

What would you put in this letter that you didn't put in the application? Whatever it is, figure out how to put it in the application itself.

[Anonymous]

Only ED is actually binding. Lots of people who say that, if they are admitted, they will absolutely attend, do not follow-through.

I saw this posting yesterday from someone who told 8 top colleges that they will absolutely attend if admitted, knowing full well that they are probably going to go to Yale(!)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ApplyingToCollege/comments/1lfhu0y/gotten_off_6_waitlists_heres_my_advice/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Embarrassing

Why? Isn't it more embarrassing to write a letter of "continued" interest after they are waitlisted?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Only ED is actually binding. Lots of people who say that, if they are admitted, they will absolutely attend, do not follow-through.

I saw this posting yesterday from someone who told 8 top colleges that they will absolutely attend if admitted, knowing full well that they are probably going to go to Yale(!)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ApplyingToCollege/comments/1lfhu0y/gotten_off_6_waitlists_heres_my_advice/

This is different. The reddit poster was lying about his interest, he has been admitted to Yale and will attend Yale.

[Anonymous]

Is some wannabe expert promoting "LOEI" in addition to or as a separate thing from the "LOCI?" Where did you hear about this "enthusiastic interest" thing?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone done it before? Looks for success story on how LOEI (sent after submitting application before decision) works for RD schools.

One of the schools on my kid's list actually says right on t heir admissions page "If we are your top choice, please make sure to let us know that". It has nothing to do with ED either. So it may make a difference depending on the school.