welcome note from admissions director

[Anonymous]

I got one of those from a school in the 90s that I chose not to attend. I was impressed by the note as a 17 year old.

The funny thing is my son now attends that school but he didn’t receive a note.

[Anonymous]

Yes - their goal is to turn as many acceptances as possible into deposits. The personal touch can make a difference for lots of people.

[Anonymous]

Many schools do this.

[Anonymous]

Eh, just let your kid feel a little pride

[Anonymous]

Yes. This is the job and part of the admission process. The better the school, the more natural the letter may sound, maybe.

[Anonymous]

I think it’s a really nice touch when schools do this. Sure it’s part of a strategy, but a highly personal note really makes a kid feel seen. That’s great, and it stands out in a process that otherwise generally sucks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it common for a student to receive a card from the regional admissions director? DD was admitted ED to a top 20. Her friend also received one from Columbia. It was a very personal handwritten note commenting on their application.

Not sure if this is a serious post. If OP is serious, then no your child is not receiving special treatment. This is a very common practice.