<p>At least in my territories, I was so pleased with the applications I read. Many made me smile, a few made me laugh, and a truly surprising number made me stop and think about the world. I can honestly say that the experience of reading your applications enriched my life over the course of the last month and a half. I know I'm not as nervous as many of you are, but I'm really REALLY looking forward to finally being able to tell many of you, "Congratulations." </p>
<p>And if you don't hear what you want, it's - obviously - ok to be disappointed, but I'd like to offer my perspective as a relatively young admissions officer.</p>
<p>There is NEVER enough room to admit all the students I like. I heard during my own search that admissions decisions were not a referendum on my worth or value. And I'm a cynical guy, so it wasn't until I started working in admissions that I began to believe that. But here I am, on the decision making side, and every year there are students that I adore who cannot be included in the class. It's difficult to describe how privileged I feel to do this work, and to have my worldview so constantly reaffirmed by you, even when the decisions go the other way.</p>
<p>If I had to choose between a 'tip of my hat' or a 'wag of my finger,' I'd give you all the hat.</p>
<p>Congrats to some, and to others, I wish you success with the rest of your year.</p>