<p>Hi,
Well this is the best place to post a question like this. I read the other thread on college mail when still in highschool. Im in the same predicament. I took the plan test, did a resume thing (counselors made everyone), and answered a get to know you type of test. I had an internship as part of a scholars program, but thats about all. Lately, for the past three days. Ive been getting mail from my local collages i.e. DU, School of Mines, CSU. I heard they get your mailing address and spam you. They all say the same thing, "hi youll enjoy our campus, please take this survey" yadda yadda. I took one survey and found it slightly pointless (DU survey). Anyways do these letters mean anything. I know collages want to make money. But do they send you these if you have something to offer? Or is it a general statement and everyone gets them. Just wondering, havent taken the SAT or ACT, so I wouldn't think they would already be looking into me.
Thanks, have a great day</p>
<p>Most of them are just sending you mail so you’ll drive their selectivity up. Though there seems to be a correlation on how well you do on the tests and the prestige of the university. Ever since I got 4s and 5s on my AP exams and 750+ on my subjects tests I have been getting e-mails from several prestigious universities, including UPenn, Duke, Cornell, Rice, Columbia, USC, and even Princeton.</p>
<p>This is funny since Ive never taken an AP exam. Taking a AP class now though. I have a 4.3 GPA, but there are plenty of other kids who do better than me.</p>
<p>Usually, these schools will get your address from the college board or other similar testing agencies. Possibly because of your PLAN.</p>
<p>Ok, so their not necessarily interested in you. Their just informing you of what they have to offer.</p>
<p>They want more people to apply so they can reject more people, which makes them more selective and improves their rankings.</p>
<p>spam… that’s all.</p>
<p>It’s spam. I’m a freshman and Got my first one today from UMIAMI (FL)
But my sister has gotten some from the weirdest places.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone,
Too bad its spam, but it cleared me up.</p>