<p>DD, who is <em>very</em> interested in Oberlin, received a letter a couple of weeks ago from the Admissions Dean in charge of application for our state. The letter encouraged DD to be in touch. DD also received a letter from the chair of the department she's interested in majoring in, just a few days ago, again encouraging her to be in touch by phone or e-mail with questions.</p>
<p>Does these letters go out to everyone, as I suspect, or can DD take them as a positive sign, as she would like?</p>
<p>Our son didn't get any such letters and ended up being accepted. AFter he was accepted, he received an email from an admissions rep from our area of the country.</p>
<p>For some time now you have been involved in finding the ideal college environment for you. I am pleased that, given all your options, you have chosen to apply to Oberlin.</p>
<p>Oberlin is a comunity of students and professors from around the world -- individuals who follow their own paths with the idea that learning is measured not just by taking tests, but by the intensity of their engagement. Oberlin students are fearless in their search for knowledge, for debate, for creative expression, and in their desire to contribute to the world ahead. I am excited that you are interested in becoming a part of our community filled with scholars, scientists, musicians, athletes, activists and artists.</p>
<p>I wanted to let you know that I will be primarily responsible for handling the review and presentation of your application to the Admissions Committee here at Oberlin. If you have questions about your application or the College in general, I hope you will write or call me. I can be reached toll free each weekday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST by calling 800-622-OBIE(6243), by e-mail at <a href="mailto:college.admissions@oberlinn.edu">college.admissions@oberlinn.edu</a> or my personal address below. If you have access to the Internet, there is a great deal to learn about Oberlin through our homepage at College</a> of Arts and Sciences & Conservatory of Music - Oberlin College.</p>
<p>Again, I am glad you have applied to Oberlin and look forward to helping you in any way I can during the coming months. Best wishes to you as you finalize your plans for your college education.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Jesse B. Hernandez
Assistant Director of Admissions
<p>I didn't receive any letters like that and got in. Then again, I applied via early decision (so perhaps they aren't AS concerned with persuading you to attend since it's binding?) and I also met my admissions rep when I went on a visit and then just kept contact with her over a series of emails. I'm not sure why some are sent to certain people, but just a few guesses: it may just depend on the distance (the further away, the more info/contact they want you to have in case you can't visit?), your particular rep has time and chooses to do that, or just yeah some of the information you have already given them. I wouldn't take it as something negative if you didn't receive anything, nor would I think of it as anything too promising if you did receive it. If you didn't receive anything and are still feeling down about it, why don't you just email your rep and strike up a conversation and if you wish, go ahead and ask why you didn't receive any said letters? Good luck, everyone.</p>