Emails to the Admissions Office... Part of your file?? (paranoid question)

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<p>Okay, paranoid admissions question for ya'll... </p>

<p>Last night I emailed a question to the Admissions office about my test scores. This morning I opened it from my 'Sent' mailbox to read it again, and I realized that it was really wordy and not very precise. There weren't any spelling errors or anything, but it just wasn't worded as well as it could have been.</p>

<p>There isn't any chance that things like emails get printed off and added to your admisisons file, do they? I would think that they have no bearing on admissions, but I guess I never thought about the possibility until after I clicked the "send" button.</p>

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<p>Yes, some colleges do add such e-mails to your file. They are used to document interest among other things.
That's a good reason to write all e-mails in a professional fashion.</p>

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<p>Its definitely possible that they keep them. So many people send emails without realizing what they are saying, more so than letters. Thats why they should be taken seriously. It won't hurt you or anything- unless you email them every other day with ridiculous questions. Then they might just think you are annoying.</p>

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<p>this is the first email i have sent, so I haven't been badgering them or anything. Northstarmom, would you mind taking a look at the email, and letting me know if there is anything detremental to my application? i'd appreciate it.</p>

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<p>Or you could've made up a new email acct not associated with your application.</p>

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<p>that's a good idea, but in this case they would have known who I was eventually, because of the nature of the question</p>

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<p>I can't believe you guys are seriously discussing this. OF COURSE, it doesn't make a difference.... it's one really quickly written email - it doesn't mean you're stupid.</p>

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<p>Oh please.</p>

<p>It may go onto your file, but don't stress out about how wordy you were...</p>

<p>Emails aren't a formal form of communication - nobody expects you to have perfect grammer and spelling on emails.</p>

<p>Even the admission officer in my area doesn't get the grammer right (sometimes). Or he doesn't capitalize some letters properly, etc.</p>

<p>Don't fret it.</p>