<p>So I just listened to a voice mail from earlier from a college admissions counselor just calling to accept me. At first I didn't really believe it but his names on their website and everything so I guess I'm really in! Even though it was hugely a safety for me I'm really excited about my first acceptance! Hahaha anyway, my question is am I supposed to call back? He left his number and said to call about visiting and things but like should I call back and say thank you or anything like that? Do people do that?? What is the normal etiquette here?? I don't want to make a bad impression already!!! Also, are all the colleges going to call me???
THANKS ANYONE!!!</p>
<p>I have personally never heard of admissions reps making personal phone calls. That is great news for you. If he left his phone number, then yes, you should return the phone call. Congrats.</p>
<p>Congrats! I would return the call. What university is this?</p>
<p>Congratulations that is exciting news! Unusual way to extend an acceptance but hey, maybe it is the new trend. Here’s the thing about calling him back - he will most likely want to know what your plans are. So be prepared with an answer or the conversation could get awkward. I would email him, thank him for the call and leave it at that. </p>
<p>I’ve never heard of a call like that, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. I’d be wary of being punked or worse, someone selling you their “college advising services”. Check your Caller ID and make sure it’s not one of your “friends” with just enough info to make it sound real. Most admissions notices happen via e-mail these days, a phone call is really odd.</p>
<p>Last year, my daughter received two phone calls from colleges a day or two before the admission letter arrived. The calls were from from current freshmen who’d been drafted to welcome new students and answer questions, etc. (They were essentially sales calls, in other words.) I think the students were supposed to call after the admission letter had arrived, because they seemed surprised that DD did not already know. We live in the boonies, so mail usually takes a day or two longer to arrive than you might expect.</p>
<p>You don’t need to call back unless you have questions. Now that you are admitted, they want you to go to their school (as do all schools). So they are trying to provide some personalization to give themselves some brownie points in your book. Like others say, confirm by looking on your student portal or for some mail coming your way.</p>
<p>My kids did not get calls like that but if he left a number I’d be inclined to return the call. But I’d be prepared before I call (ex. do you want to visit now or wait, any questions you have etc.)</p>
<p>Saint Louis University calls to relay acceptances. It’s definitely possible it’s not a prank call.</p>
<p>One of my kids got a call like that. Congratulations! You don’t need to call back unless you have questions (they won’t rescind you if you don’t call back). 
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<p>Last year, my D also received a couple phone calls regarding admissions. But I think one of them was a few days after the admission notice and was by a current student at that school. I forgot who and when was the other call though.</p>
<p>A lot of schools make a generic phone call to everyone that has been accepted to make it seem like they care more.</p>