<p>35 ACT, all APs, excellent recs, spoke about US youth in front of the Chinese government in Beijing, heir to the 9th largest private company in the US... don't know what happened, but might as well take it with some humor ;-) </p>
<p>Dear Generic College/University of Anywhere,
This students personal Admissions Committee has completed its evaluation of this years candidates for my undergraduate education, and I write with sincere regret to say that I was not able to select your school for my admission into a Class of 2010.
I realize that this decision may come as a real disappointment. I also hope that you will understand the decision as a reflection only of the extraordinary talent represented in pool of possible colleges, not a judgment about your own abilities as a major college/university. Of the several colleges who applied for my admittence, most are fully capable of offering me a wonderful undergraduate experience and could make a unique contribution to my educational development. It is painful to me that I must turn away so many superbly talented institutions.
You may be tempted to ask what was lacking in your application. In truth, it is usually difficult for me to point to obvious weaknesses, when so many applicant schools have demonstrated real credential and potential for my future. My decision says far more about the small number of spaces available (one) and the difficult choices I made than it does about a candidate schools personal and academic promise.
While regretting that I was not able to respond positively to your interest in me as a student, I want to wish you every success in your continued existence as a place of higher learning. Experience suggests that regardless of my decision, most of my candidate schools will be welcomed by other outstanding students. I extend my best wishes for the coming year.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Peter M
Opinion Editor and Senior Class Vice President
East Great Falls High School</p>