<p>I know I am being naive, but do they? Do the words of encouragement in the letter mean anything or is it just a generic one?</p>
<p>hmm...how is that becoming 'naive'...</p>
<p>I assume its pretty much obvious that the colleges don't give a damn about the rejected applicants</p>
<p>yes, I'm almost positive there is just a standard rejection letter.</p>
<p>I think the only time they might be different is ED vs RD.</p>