interview thank you notes

Applying to College
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<p>So I'm a fail and didn't really realize until now that it's a expected practice to send thank you notes to interviewers. so. </p>

<p>I haven't sent a thank you note for:
1) Interview 1: interviewed early november. They actually sent me a handwritten thank you note (wat?) a few weeks ago, and I don't know how to respond or if I even should.
2) Interview 2: interviewed mid-november, and haven't sent thank you email or anything. </p>

<p>my main question is--if it's been more than a few weeks, should I even bother? Also, same thing for emails from college admissions reps, hehhh. (I know, I know.) I am just plain unable to get my correspondence act together. </p>

<p>basically: does the "better late than never" saying apply to interview thank you notes & emailing college reps? Or should I just leave it, as I have been? I don't know what I would say other than something that basically boils down to: "oh hai remember meeee? okay thanks I'm sorry I didn't bother to email you for a month. cool."</p>

<p>this is especially useless because of my inaction, I'm thinking. Yes? No?</p>

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<p>Here’s the real question.</p>

<p>Are you thinking about sending them because …
a) its conventional and will make you look better?
or
b) you actually are thankful?</p>

<p>If A, yes, it is likely too late. The rep/interviewer has surely already submitted your report, and the note cannot possibly make any difference.</p>

<p>If B, no, it is never too late to thank someone. Make it short but include an apology/explanation for the delay.</p>

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<p>I’m thinking of sending them because it is common courtesy. I have rarely, if ever, sent thank you notes in my life before. It’s just not something I regularly do. But if that’s the etiquette that applies–I’ve never been interviewed before this point-than I feel I should be sending a thank you note. </p>

<p>It’s not the report that I’m concerned with. The reason I’m asking is mostly because I actually feel guilty when I think about it. Like I’m thinking “wow, I can’t even do this small thing that’s common courtesy for these people that were really nice.”</p>

<p>Thus, the guilty feeling.</p>

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<p>It’s never too late. Send the emails. They will be appreciated.</p>