<p>D just got a neat Vanderbilt post card written by a current freshman congratulating her one being a NMSF and encouraging her to apply. Really sweet!</p>
<p>I got a hand-written postcard from a crappy local public school. =)</p>
<p>Wow that's awesome.. I wish any college would send me something that personalized.</p>
<p>Woooo. A current freshman.</p>
<p>I'm curious. Is this something that schools generally do to recruit top students? And did it seem like this was the freshman's part time job or was there some other motivation?</p>
<p>This is Vandy propaganda!</p>
<p>Though, if your daughter got this in November and hadn't thought of Vanderbilt yet, I don't think she should apply. Like bird rock said, this postcard was made most likely to recruit a top student. But the downside of that is that if this ploy works, then a lot of top students apply to Vanderbilt on a whim, and knock out people who have been in love with Vanderbilt who have great, but not as great stats.</p>
<p>
[quote]
Like bird rock said, this postcard was made most likely to recruit a top student.
[/quote]
No, I just asked a question. I honestly am curious.</p>
<p>Vandy has always been in the top 3 on her list and she was encouraged when she got this. I suspect that this was a job duty for this student. Since it specifically addressed her NMSF status, they are certainly within their rights to recruit any students they want.
I think what made this stand out is that rather than getting a computer generated form letter congratulating her NMSF status, this was a completely handwritten note.That's pretty classy and definitely "southern" etiquette, which is always a nice touch to have.</p>