Anonymous wrote:So basically it's something you mention in the follow-up/thank you note I assume.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Sorry - hit send too quickly.
DC is applying to 9th grade. Our applications have been to the Big 3 and a couple of others that are usually included in the Big 5. We are new to the area and just heard about the "First Choice" letter. Is it really common for people to send such letters to the school of choice? And more importantly, do people think it actually makes a difference to the decision? We always thought that SFS would be our top choice if DC got in but DC really enjoyed the shadow day at one of the Cathedral schools (NCS/STA) so now we're not so sure whether we really have a top choice. But at the same time if these letters do make a difference in acceptance then we will have a family discussion and agree on a first choice school to which we can then send a letter. Please Help!!!!
First Choice letters are important for NCS.. When we applied and after our interview our daughter was told if NCS is your top choice please let them know.
We are new at this. In terms of communication method / protocol, is sending a "first choice" e-mail sufficient, or is this to be a hand-written letter? By prospective applicant/student? Or do the parents send?
I would not put this kind of communication in an email. It should be handwritten or typed and mailed. Students are generally required to submit an essay which could include a paragraph on why the school is first choice. The parents can send a separate communication, which is what we did. Our children (twins) were admitted but no way of knowing if the letter had an impact. I tend to think it may have shown a level of commitment but I believe the applicants' qualifications and unique qualities would weigh more and if they are a stretch, then not sure a first choice letter would matter.
Anonymous wrote:
What age is your DC? Mine was rising 6th and wrote her own note of thanks and indicating that she loved the school. She got in. At that age I would also write as a parent. But I didn't to this school. For high school it should definitely be the child doing it.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Sorry - hit send too quickly.
DC is applying to 9th grade. Our applications have been to the Big 3 and a couple of others that are usually included in the Big 5. We are new to the area and just heard about the "First Choice" letter. Is it really common for people to send such letters to the school of choice? And more importantly, do people think it actually makes a difference to the decision? We always thought that SFS would be our top choice if DC got in but DC really enjoyed the shadow day at one of the Cathedral schools (NCS/STA) so now we're not so sure whether we really have a top choice. But at the same time if these letters do make a difference in acceptance then we will have a family discussion and agree on a first choice school to which we can then send a letter. Please Help!!!!
First Choice letters are important for NCS.. When we applied and after our interview our daughter was told if NCS is your top choice please let them know.
We are new at this. In terms of communication method / protocol, is sending a "first choice" e-mail sufficient, or is this to be a hand-written letter? By prospective applicant/student? Or do the parents send?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Sorry - hit send too quickly.
DC is applying to 9th grade. Our applications have been to the Big 3 and a couple of others that are usually included in the Big 5. We are new to the area and just heard about the "First Choice" letter. Is it really common for people to send such letters to the school of choice? And more importantly, do people think it actually makes a difference to the decision? We always thought that SFS would be our top choice if DC got in but DC really enjoyed the shadow day at one of the Cathedral schools (NCS/STA) so now we're not so sure whether we really have a top choice. But at the same time if these letters do make a difference in acceptance then we will have a family discussion and agree on a first choice school to which we can then send a letter. Please Help!!!!
First Choice letters are important for NCS.. When we applied and after our interview our daughter was told if NCS is your top choice please let them know.
We are new at this. In terms of communication method / protocol, is sending a "first choice" e-mail sufficient, or is this to be a hand-written letter? By prospective applicant/student? Or do the parents send?
Anonymous wrote:We are new at this. In terms of communication method / protocol, is sending a "first choice" e-mail sufficient, or is this to be a hand-written letter? By prospective applicant/student? Or do the parents send?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Sorry - hit send too quickly.
DC is applying to 9th grade. Our applications have been to the Big 3 and a couple of others that are usually included in the Big 5. We are new to the area and just heard about the "First Choice" letter. Is it really common for people to send such letters to the school of choice? And more importantly, do people think it actually makes a difference to the decision? We always thought that SFS would be our top choice if DC got in but DC really enjoyed the shadow day at one of the Cathedral schools (NCS/STA) so now we're not so sure whether we really have a top choice. But at the same time if these letters do make a difference in acceptance then we will have a family discussion and agree on a first choice school to which we can then send a letter. Please Help!!!!
First Choice letters are important for NCS.. When we applied and after our interview our daughter was told if NCS is your top choice please let them know.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Last year we waited until we saw that our first choice had waitlisted our DD. Then we submitted a letter indicating they were our first choice if they could admit her before the contract binding date for our next choice school. DD did not get in.
The selective schools (the ones that are often mentioned on this forum) are pretty much everyone's "first choice". I really don't think the first choice letter would have tipped the scale one way or another.
First choice letter absolutely won't hurt; go for it. But to think not sending one in resulted in DC WL or not get accepted.....I don't think so.
Anonymous wrote:Last year we waited until we saw that our first choice had waitlisted our DD. Then we submitted a letter indicating they were our first choice if they could admit her before the contract binding date for our next choice school. DD did not get in.
Anonymous wrote:Last year we waited until we saw that our first choice had waitlisted our DD. Then we submitted a letter indicating they were our first choice if they could admit her before the contract binding date for our next choice school. DD did not get in.