<p>How often does it happen? Once colleges choose (accept) individuals, then it’s their turn to plead for and court the acceptees. Personalized notes, email, calls, gifts, etc. are examples.</p>
<p>Your avg state school isn’t going to send anything personalized. Your LAC might send a note, knowing that the applicant will be highly courted elsewhere. </p>
<p>basically you’re speaking about a handful of colleges only…</p>