Email from Juliard?

A friend of ours who’s son applied to Juliard got an email today telling him to expect another email at 7 pm tonight with his admissions decision. Anyone else get an email like this? Is it a good sign or are they just checking email addresses?

Juilliard sends that email to everyone who applied before they announce admissions results. It’s neither a positive nor negative sign.

My son received the acceptance letter via e-mail promptly at 7 pm.

Congrats!