<p>I was invited via e-mail to the online chat for Blue Ribbon applicants last week, however, I haven’t recieved a Blue Ribbon application. Is there any way I can get one or was it just a mistake that I was invited to the wrong chat? Any advice would be great…
Thanks!</p>
<p>Call the office and find out what's up - that is, if you want to apply as a Blue Ribbon candidate. If not, don't worry about it.</p>
<p>I received an email about this and don't really understand it...</p>
<p>If I appy with this, even though I've already sent out my $55 and Common Application, everything... do I get any type of recognition in the admissions process? (IE do I get some sort of a "bump)</p>
<p>Do you think it woudl be harder or easier to get accepted with this?</p>
<p>You should call and ask them. The Blue Ribbon app was due Dec. 15 and was free, so it's hard to guess what they're offering you.</p>
<p>I emailed them and they said it was an accident, I wasn't supposed to receive it. I'm from MA, and the blue ribbon is supposed to be for geographic diversity. Obviously, MA isn't very diverse for Brandeis.</p>
<p>Yes, it was some kind of computer glitch, apparently.</p>
<p>He said I could still use it if I want, they'd accept it, but...</p>
<p>I think it would hurt my chances, being an overrepresented geographical applicant in a pool of underrepresented geographical applicants.</p>
<p>So I DON'T think I'll do the Blue Ribbon, does everyone else think this is a good idea?</p>
<p>Yeah, I think taking advantage of their mistake does not send the most positive message about you. And you don't benefit from using the blue ribbon app. So I wouldn't do it.</p>
<p>I too got the blue ribbon invitation via email earlier this month - that is nearly 2 months after I sent in my common app and fees, etc. I was surprised that they are giving me fee-free application! I ignored it. I was afraid they will be confused because my application was complete 2 months earlier.
It must have been a computer glitch...</p>
<p>If you call the admissions office to ask about it, they will refund the $55 you spent filing the Common App.</p>