Hi,
I recently emailed a college admissions officer from a college that is one of my top choices. However, it has been two weeks and he has yet to respond. I’m not sure if I did something wrong to anger him or if he just didn’t see my email. What should I do now? Would I look annoying if I emailed him again? Or should I just wait and see if he responds?
Thanks!
Was there a question in your email, which required the AO’s response? Or did u send a generic “I like this school” comment?
What were u expecting the school to reply back with?
I’m having a similar problem with one of my top schools. Unfortunately, after I sent the email I received an automated response that stated that the AO was on vacation until the day before I sent the email. I had a question in mine that I couldn’t find covered on the school’s website. I’m assuming I just got lost in the shuffle. It’s possible something similar happened to you, depending on how busy the admissions office is.
At this point it’s been five weeks. My mom has suggested I call, but at this point I’m pretty sure I figured it out. However, if you did have a question in yours that you need answered, you might try calling the admissions office. It’s a different method of communication, so I wouldn’t consider it annoying, and frankly, I don’t think emailing again if you have a legitimate question would come off as annoying either. I wouldn’t assume you are being ignored on purpose. Give it another week. Then try again. I know calling people on the phone that when you don’t know the person on the other end scares some people, but it is certainly worth a shot.
If you have an intelligent question, I don’t understand why kids don’t view the act of calling an admissions officer as an OPPORTUNITY to talk to and leave an impression upon someone involved in making your decision. My kids didn’t either, but that’s how I would view it.
And call the admissions department not the officer directly. Oftentimes the secretary/ office professional can give you the answer you need. Or s/he will direct your call to the admissions officer.
You can send a follow up email; perhaps the original got lost in the shuffle. Alternatively, you can call the admissions office.