<p>How selective is it? Did everyone get the same letter? If I choose to take part in it, how do I denote that on my application that I was selected? </p>
<p>The reasons why I'm skeptical is because after getting excited reading the letter, the last line said something like: "If you have already applied to MSU, you are automatically included in the early notification program." After I read that, I just figured it was a hook to apply and apply early because it made it seem like anyone can be apart of the program if they obeyed the deadline. Is it anything special or is it just like any other early action program only a little bit earlier?</p>
<p>I <em>believe</em> from experience that the letter is sent based on your ACT score. You don’t have to tell them that you were sent this letter. I think what happens is that they receive your app and then cross check your name with the people on the list. If you’re on the list, then your app is separated and they make sure that your GPA is good, you have decent ECs, etc and then they send out an acceptance letter. This way, they ensure that they get out acceptance letters to “top” students before Thanksgiving. Again, this is all speculation. </p>
<p>I do know people who didn’t get the letter, applied the exact same time I did, and I got my letter in early or mid October and they didn’t get letters until Christmas time or later. </p>
<p>Also- not everyone who gets the letter is accepted. I have a friend who goes to Eastern now who got the letter (low 30s ACT) but was ultimately not accepted because of his GPA.</p>
<p>Just apply early and get it out of the way. Best of luck to ya :)</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply. You make it seem like it’s pretty automatic. I guess it would be cool to be one of the first to be accepted at a college. Plus it would be a nice back-up option if I don’t get accepted at my first choice schools.</p>