Anonymous
Post 02/10/2026 10:29     Subject: Yale likely letter
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My nephew received a Yale likely. Also accepted to Harvard Princeton Stanford MIT Caltech Duke and more


What was his compelling EC?


He was an astronaut, concert pianist and Olympic gold medalist

Last I checked, the youngest male astronaut in the US was in his 30s during the 1970s. Or was he a Katy Perry type astronaut?

Was the gold medal summer or winter Olympics? Or was it IMO?


Also cured a rare cancer, wrote an international bestselling novel, and brokered the release of the Israei hostages from Gaza.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2026 10:03     Subject: Yale likely letter
Anonymous wrote:Please help me understand the purpose of a likely letter. Why is it "likely" and not guaranteed acceptance? How is it different from a regular acceptance letter?


The Ivies have agreed to release their results on the same day (Ivy Day) so I guess that’s their way of cheating?
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2026 09:56     Subject: Yale likely letter
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My nephew received a Yale likely. Also accepted to Harvard Princeton Stanford MIT Caltech Duke and more

Did he pick Harvard or MIT?


Harvard. Loves it. Very happy.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2026 09:04     Subject: Yale likely letter
Please help me understand the purpose of a likely letter. Why is it "likely" and not guaranteed acceptance? How is it different from a regular acceptance letter?
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2026 08:37     Subject: Yale likely letter
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My nephew received a Yale likely. Also accepted to Harvard Princeton Stanford MIT Caltech Duke and more


What was his compelling EC?


He was an astronaut, concert pianist and Olympic gold medalist

Last I checked, the youngest male astronaut in the US was in his 30s during the 1970s. Or was he a Katy Perry type astronaut?

Was the gold medal summer or winter Olympics? Or was it IMO?


All three.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2026 08:34     Subject: Yale likely letter
Anonymous wrote:My nephew received a Yale likely. Also accepted to Harvard Princeton Stanford MIT Caltech Duke and more

Did he pick Harvard or MIT?
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2026 08:32     Subject: Yale likely letter
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My nephew received a Yale likely. Also accepted to Harvard Princeton Stanford MIT Caltech Duke and more


What was his compelling EC?


He was an astronaut, concert pianist and Olympic gold medalist

Last I checked, the youngest male astronaut in the US was in his 30s during the 1970s. Or was he a Katy Perry type astronaut?

Was the gold medal summer or winter Olympics? Or was it IMO?
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2026 07:20     Subject: Re:Yale likely letter
Anyone received the letter in NOVA?
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 22:19     Subject: Re:Yale likely letter
One received today (New England).
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 15:23     Subject: Yale likely letter
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Very cool!! Congrats to those who receive them!

Do any other schools send likely letters in February???


I know kids who got them from Columbia last year.


My nephew who got the Yale likely also got Columbia likely (mid March)
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 13:49     Subject: Yale likely letter
Friend of DS. Very bright, good (not earth shattering) ECs, NE city location. Also first-gen & Hispanic.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 13:47     Subject: Yale likely letter
Anonymous wrote:Very cool!! Congrats to those who receive them!

Do any other schools send likely letters in February???


I know kids who got them from Columbia last year.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 13:43     Subject: Yale likely letter
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My nephew received a Yale likely. Also accepted to Harvard Princeton Stanford MIT Caltech Duke and more


What was his compelling EC?


He was an astronaut, concert pianist and Olympic gold medalist
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 22:51     Subject: Yale likely letter
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Which areas got likely letters so far?? Ik south east and bay area got a few and NY but anyone from NOVA??


Haven't heard yet of anyone from NoVa, but i'm sure theres at least one at TJ. Last year there were at least 3 TJ kids that got STEM likely letters. Blair in MD had at least one kid last year.


Ok yeah that's what I thought- they are still sending it out probs... I hope I get one!!!
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 22:12     Subject: Yale likely letter
Anonymous wrote:Which areas got likely letters so far?? Ik south east and bay area got a few and NY but anyone from NOVA??


Haven't heard yet of anyone from NoVa, but i'm sure theres at least one at TJ. Last year there were at least 3 TJ kids that got STEM likely letters. Blair in MD had at least one kid last year.