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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd be careful not to overdo this recommended full-court press on the Admissions folks.

First, you can rest assured that they have seen it all before. They know it's a tactic many times.

Secondly, once a class settles in the Admissions people are judged by the faculty and staff on how well they did their job.

What the Admission people don't like to hear is "How could you inflict us with these over-bearing, aggressive, helicopter parents?"

Let the school know the degree of your interest. But don't overdo it.[/quote]

A recommendations letter from a person who does not have close relationships to the school or admissions team, combined with a letter from th student might come across as overkill.

If you know someone who is close to someone in the administration -- and is trusted -- go ahead and ask for the admissions letter. Otherwise, focus on helping your daughter write a sincere letter that gives concrete, detailed examples of why she would do well there.  This is rarely  seen as "aggressive."

But, the letter should make the reader feel like their school is really known and special to the applicant, not something along the lines of "and it's a great school."

Best of luck to you and your daughter.[/quote]

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