I got deferred from Amherst and am planning to write a letter explaining I’m still interested. exactly what do i have to write about? do i just tell them Amherst is still my first choice? Also, is it too late to send my updated transcript in Jan?
<p>When a decision is made, it is pretty much set in stone unless there was information missing from your application previously, or if you have new compelling information (much more volunteer work, elected class president, etcetera). If you have new information, tell them so in a letter. However, youll probably be wasting your time and their time by simply stating that you still want to attend Amherst I mean come on, Im sure that everyone else that applied still wants to go there. Can you still apply for regular admission? I would recommend that over appealing your admission.</p>
<p>The OP is not appealing. He/She's writing the standard letter that deferred applicants write to colleges.</p>
<p>I don't know exactly what you should say in your letter, although I'm in the same position. Yes, tell them they're still your first choice. DEFINITELY send an updated transcript in January.</p>
<p>oh oops, I read it wrong. Sorry!</p>
<p>Don't just say "I really want to go here..." Give really solid, unique reasons, like maybe you play flute and there's an amazing flute professor and studying with that professor would be really important for you... make sure it's something that expresses your unique feelings, and reasons that are actually important, not just "oh i like the campus." Describe things about the college that show you've actually researched the school.</p>
<p>thanks everyone!! </p>
<p>one more question... do i send a paper mail or an e-mail ok?</p>
<p>Hey - I strongly agree with TravisD12. If you can name something that ONLY Amherst can offer, it will show that you have interrest and are committed to the school. I was accepted at Amherst ED, best of luck to you - I hope I see you Fall 2005.</p>
<p>Edit: I'd probably send both a paper and an email version, but I might be guilty of excess.</p>
<p>What are your stats?</p>
<p>Paper mail... much more personal and thoughtful.</p>
<p>A huge congrats to fire!!
Amherst was a huge reach and even though I got deferred, i don't regret a bit about applying ED. I was actually surprised that I didn't get rejected..<br>
here's my stats:</p>
<p>English is not my first language btw and go to school in canada
1390 (620V 770M)
800 math 2c/690 writing/630 chem (i know this is reallyreally bad.. but i'm taking AP chem now..)
top 10% (competitive private school)
3.8UW/4.3W
ok ECs, lots of music stuff and 100+ hr volunteer at a hospital
great essays
recs: good if not great
hardest course load possible</p>
<p>one more thing!! whom do i address in the letter? do i start with Dear ~?
thanks!</p>
<p>fire, can you post your stats as well? i'm just curious..</p>
<p>yah.. that's what i thought. i'm almost finished the letter.. thanks!</p>
<p>Some possibilities:</p>
<p>Dear Office of Admission:
Dear Admission Staff:
Dear Katherine Fretwell: (she's Director of Admissions, she signed my acceptance letter)
Dear Thomas Parker: (he's Dean of Admission and Financial Aid)
To Whom it May Concern:</p>
<p>Pick what seems to be your style, and others can offer feedback too. Remember the office is currently closed for winter break (they're still receiving mail), so don't expect an immediate reply, if a reply at all.</p>
<p>Stats are only part of the picture, but:</p>
<p>1560 SAT (800V and 760M)
790/790/750
4.0 uw GPA
5 on AP chem and ushistory</p>
<p>Stuff that may have been more important:</p>
<p>My essays kicked ass. I'm a good writer and the 2 English teachers I showed them to both liked them.
My recs were gorgeous - they were specific and personal, and I had a rec from a Stanford professor. My counselor talked about how I considered dropping out of high school in sophomore year b/c I wasn't happy or challenged in highschool.
My ECs were decent - I've played tuba since 6th grade, I compose music, I'm involved in my community.</p>
<p>Early Decision applicants get a boost, too. Keep trying to get in; you have decent stats and you would probably do fine at Amherst.</p>
<p>I hope this helps</p>
<p>thanks a lot</p>