"I love you" letter or "first choice letter"

[Anonymous]

If you have decided to only apply to one school should you let them know(assuming that is a change since you interviewed). That in itself is letting them know they are your first choice, yes?

[Anonymous]

Yes

[Anonymous]

Would you do this for K?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would you do this for K?

We are applying this year from public in a non-entry year. It feels like our odds of getting in are very low. Would it help to write a letter? We did send a thank you email after our parent interview (which went unanswered.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When you come from a private K-8, K-6, K-3, or K-2 and apply to a new school, the HOS advocates on your child behalf and let’s the new school know if it’s your first choice. If it’s a competitive school, we were told our child would not be accepted unless they know you plan to accept. We were told by HOS when looking at schools like Sidwell, GDS, or Cathedral School that we should pick one to apply to because there was no point in applying to 2 or more. The schools want control of their yield so don’t want to risk accepting someone that will say no and go to the other school. So first choice letters play a role at some schools with some kids.

This doesn’t make any sense. The schools are not legally allowed to collude on admissions decisions. Therefore, if you apply to one you may as well apply to all. It sounds to me like your HOS is trying to restrict your application options in order to improve the total number of kids that get accepted to one of these schools. That’s too bad.

We only ever applied to one. Red carpet welcome. The best school too (shhh, not GDS).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When you come from a private K-8, K-6, K-3, or K-2 and apply to a new school, the HOS advocates on your child behalf and let’s the new school know if it’s your first choice. If it’s a competitive school, we were told our child would not be accepted unless they know you plan to accept. We were told by HOS when looking at schools like Sidwell, GDS, or Cathedral School that we should pick one to apply to because there was no point in applying to 2 or more. The schools want control of their yield so don’t want to risk accepting someone that will say no and go to the other school. So first choice letters play a role at some schools with some kids.

This doesn’t make any sense. The schools are not legally allowed to collude on admissions decisions. Therefore, if you apply to one you may as well apply to all. It sounds to me like your HOS is trying to restrict your application options in order to improve the total number of kids that get accepted to one of these schools. That’s too bad.

We only ever applied to one. Red carpet welcome. The best school too (shhh, not GDS).

LOL. With attitude, no doubt you fit right in.

[Anonymous]

My son did. There was only one HS he wanted. It was a perfect fit/vibe for him.

It was in his essay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Would you do this for K?

We are applying this year from public in a non-entry year. It feels like our odds of getting in are very low. Would it help to write a letter? We did send a thank you email after our parent interview (which went unanswered.)

Why would you anticipate a response for a thank you letter?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Would you do this for K?

We are applying this year from public in a non-entry year. It feels like our odds of getting in are very low. Would it help to write a letter? We did send a thank you email after our parent interview (which went unanswered.)

Why would you anticipate a response for a thank you letter?

NP here:
I didn’t get a response to most thank you notes either, except a couple where the person wrote back saying what a pleasure it was to speak with us too. I don’t think it means anything either way. I was just as pleasant to talk to with the people who didn’t write back...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you guys think they're necessary/critical? did you do both? or only 1? where can I find a sample of what to write.

I just had dinner and you will make me vomit. Please, stop the craziness.

[Anonymous]

I think it is more important to write regular thank you notes - the idea of an I Love You note seems like a lot and a little overwhelming in interest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it is more important to write regular thank you notes - the idea of an I Love You note seems like a lot and a little overwhelming in interest.

And thank you notes should be sent immediately after the event or not sent at all. Much like a job interview: note gets sent within 48 hours, preferably 24.