Anonymous
10/29/2025 17:43
Subject: Likely letters
Anonymous wrote:We're expecting one from Yale, but applied through REA
Odd that you don’t have it yet then. Two years ago my DC had hers at least a couple weeks before the ED deadline.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 17:42
Subject: Likely letters
Knew several kids who got them from Columbia last year, before the RD date.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 17:39
Subject: Likely letters
DS received one from W&M, after applying last minute RD from Maryland. We thought it was going to be the one, but he didn't like the vibe during Admitted Student Day, and went to GWU instead.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 17:37
Subject: Likely letters
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:RD only. They are sent to woo very top students. ED students do not need to be wooed.
For athletes, they're very much an ED thing. Provides peace of mind given the pressure (i.e., requirement) to ED in order to get coach support. Getting this assurance (via the likely letter) means the applicant has to apply earlier than the ED deadline though.
This is my understanding also. Likely letters come before/at ED. It's an informal commitment from the Ivies and the applicant must apply during ED period. They want to confirm their anticipated yield (incl athletes) before moving onto RD applicants.
For my athlete, the academic and financial pre-read came before she submitted her ED application.
Yes, I agree. I would think most students at Ivies who were going to receive the recruit nod would have already been told by now.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 17:37
Subject: Likely letters
DS received one from Carleton in early October. One of the conditions is that he has to apply ED.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 17:36
Subject: Likely letters
Anonymous wrote:We're expecting one from Yale, but applied through REA
Aren't these letters usually provided before the ED deadlines? I heard that schools provide them in September.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 17:32
Subject: Likely letters
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:RD only. They are sent to woo very top students. ED students do not need to be wooed.
For athletes, they're very much an ED thing. Provides peace of mind given the pressure (i.e., requirement) to ED in order to get coach support. Getting this assurance (via the likely letter) means the applicant has to apply earlier than the ED deadline though.
This is my understanding also. Likely letters come before/at ED. It's an informal commitment from the Ivies and the applicant must apply during ED period. They want to confirm their anticipated yield (incl athletes) before moving onto RD applicants.
For my athlete, the academic and financial pre-read came before she submitted her ED application.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 17:30
Subject: Likely letters
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:RD only. They are sent to woo very top students. ED students do not need to be wooed.
For athletes, they're very much an ED thing. Provides peace of mind given the pressure (i.e., requirement) to ED in order to get coach support. Getting this assurance (via the likely letter) means the applicant has to apply earlier than the ED deadline though.
This is my understanding also. Likely letters come before/at ED. It's an informal commitment from the Ivies and the applicant must apply during ED period. They want to confirm their anticipated yield (incl athletes) before moving onto RD applicants.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 16:59
Subject: Likely letters
We're expecting one from Yale, but applied through REA
Anonymous
10/29/2025 15:01
Subject: Likely letters
Anonymous wrote:RD only. They are sent to woo very top students. ED students do not need to be wooed.
For athletes, they're very much an ED thing. Provides peace of mind given the pressure (i.e., requirement) to ED in order to get coach support. Getting this assurance (via the likely letter) means the applicant has to apply earlier than the ED deadline though.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 14:32
Subject: Likely letters
RD only. They are sent to woo very top students. ED students do not need to be wooed.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 14:30
Subject: Likely letters
For William and Mary, it's for the RD round. About 25% of acceptances get them, but not getting one doesn't mean you won't get accepted.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 14:24
Subject: Likely letters
Why would early need a likely letter? You get the results faster.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 14:23
Subject: Likely letters
What is a likely letter? Is this only for athletes?
Anonymous
10/29/2025 14:22
Subject: Likely letters
Hi! Are likely letters for RD candidates only? And is getting one the exception rather than the norm? Thank you!