<p>Just FYI, in case you're really obsessed with what to expect (no Axline):</p>
<p>(and yes, I live really close to Caltech, got it in the mail on the 19th)</p>
<p>The acceptance package is a large white envelope that has the Caltech logo (exclamation) in the corner. It contains a folder with a letter of acceptance, invitation to Prefrosh weekend (April 14-17), statement of intent to register, etc. Nothing really mindblowing, although there is a little handwriting in pen on it that reads, Congratulations, Name!</p>
<p>The letter:</p>
<p>March 18, 2005</p>
<p>Dear Name,</p>
<p>It is an honor to inform you of the Admissions Committee's decision to offer you a place in the California Institute of Technology's Class of 2009. Congratulations!</p>
<p>The staff, faculty and students on the Admissions Committee see in you, not only an accomplished student, but also a person with the passion and creativity to pursue study in mathematics, science and engineering at the highest level. You have an opportunity to take your place amongst a community of scholars with an exemplary record of achievement. We know you will have many choices, but it is our sincere hope that you wil choose Caltech.</p>
<p>With your admission to Caltech, your thoughts may turn to attending college. Please note, however, that your admission is contingent on the continuation of your strong academic and personal record.</p>
<p>On behalf of the Caltech community, I extend our warmest congratulations. We hope to welcome you to campus as a member of the Class of 2009.</p>
<p>magefile, don't know about rejection, but waitlist letter reads:</p>
<p>
[quote]
The Caltech Admissions Committee has carefully reviewed your application and is impressed with the credentials and experiences that you would bring to Caltech. Because the number of highly qualified students exceeds the places available, we have placed your name on an unranked Waiting List of candidates who will be considered for admission if places are available after May 1st.</p>
<p>In the past five years, the number of students accepting a place on the Waiting List has ranged from 123 to 310 and the number of candidates offered admissions from the Waiting List has ranged from zero to 45. Because we do not order the Waiting List in any way, we can not project the chances for any individual candidate. Every effors will be made to notify you at the earliest moment of an availbale place in the class and we expect that all offers of admission from the Waiting List will be made no later than June 15th.</p>
<p>Please return the enclosed reply form in the envelope postmarked by April 15th to either accept of decline a place on the Waiting List. If you have quations about your status, please contact the counselor responsible for candidates from your area..................</p>
<p>Probably everyone already has their letter, but just in case ... the rejection letter is just a single page with a paragraph that boils down to: "we like you, really. It's not you, it's us."</p>