<p>I have a quick question. I'm a senior who has applied already to all my schools. I have everything done and I'm just waiting. I have 1 school, Georgia Tech if it matters, that I want to go to soooo bad. If my grades and SAT's are normal for there applicant is it worth it to send them a letter that they are my #1. What would I say?</p>
<p>If it helps GT doesn't have ED, i would apply if they did. I was deferred from round 1 of their admissions. I visited the school in June.</p>
<p>You applied Early Action? Since you were deferred then Yes it would help if you wrote a letter saying they were your #1. Don't make it more than 1 page single spaced. Use proper letter format, say that you're really interested in that school, if admitted you would definitely enroll, and mention your mid-year grades if they were good or other things you have accomplished since application. Maybe talk about your visit to their school as well.</p>
<p>Do you think you could do this for RD, if you did not apply ED because you did not know it would be #1 until visits and an interview? </p>
<p>GA tech seems to like the less the better policy, but I guess since they get so much of less, a nice letter might help.</p>
<p>They know you are interested because of your application. No need to send additional letters. Think what would happen if a thousand other students did the same think.</p>
<p>Also, telling them that you are in love and they are #1 could well impact the amount of merit or other finacial aid that may be offered.</p>
<p>I think it would obvioudly help if you explained how important it was to you if you were admitted. Go for it!</p>
<p>Good point about financial aid. If you need it but they know they've got you without it they might lessen the package. But if you don't need the money, unless they specifically say not to, then I say why not? I would hate to always wonder what if.</p>
<p>I heard the dean of admissions at Elon say that they don't mind getting "eager letters" (or even phone calls) from applicants awaiting word. </p>
<p>But he did emphasize that communication MUST COME FROM THE STUDENT. They are completely unimpressed when your state delegate, GC, principal, calls. Worst of all is when a parent calls. </p>
<p>They actually seemed to welcome the interaction when an applicant sends an "eager letter" then follows up with a phone call. </p>
<p>This was Elon talking. May not apply to all schools.</p>
<p>Probably wouldn't be worth it, and may look over it if the school recieve such often.</p>