<p>I was just wondering if anyone knew the method of colleges notifying you to let you know if you were accepted or not. I have applied early to a school, and I didn't know to look out for e-mails, or mail, etc. They may even do both. Thanks</p>
<p>Depends... the school I'm applying to does both.</p>
<p>Many do letter+email afaik.</p>
<p>Yep. Many do both ....whether its good news or bad news...and some do both if its only good news. Some large state schools do Email as their preferred method, particularly if they had ONLY online or highly recommended online applications. My D got the email of "admitted" 10 days before the letter came. Some schools send out "likely letters"....to let you know you are in the good hat..and to get ready to be admitted....sort of a hook to keep you interested. </p>
<p>Dont be discouraged.....they are all different and also some schools dont send them out in one batch...some stagger the notices.....some send out rejections first, and some send out acceptances first....so its not an indication of anything if you havent heard anything. Be patient and keep your chin up! Remember, its a crazy process and often capricious and arbitrary. If you get a rejection or deferral, dont dwell on it. Have your one day to grieve and then quickly move on....and even send in more apps right away as a cathartic relief! You will find the right school and they will find you...and by September 08, it will all be like, "I am so happy here...I never looked back!"</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Catfishin,</p>
<p>Thanks for your encouraging words. I'm a parent and know the pressure that my s is under these days. Most of these kids have never really had to worry too much in their academic career, but now they are competing with very high calibur students. You are so right! they will be fine come Sept. 8th and happy.</p>
<p>Well, the school I applied early action 2, i was at on friday for a tour, and they told me their letters were via mail.</p>
<p>As far as I know, there are 3 different ways that they can contact you</p>
<p>1) Thru phone (less selective/smaller colleges/colleges that really want you)</p>
<p>2) Thru Email</p>
<p>3) Thru Snail Mail</p>
<p>Some do a combo of the above 3.</p>
<p>Well every school will contact you through regular mail regarding your decision at some point. They may call or email first, but eventually a letter will arrive at your mailbox.</p>
<p>4) Via a website that you have to log in to; this is what Yale does, and then follows it up with a letter.</p>