<p>So I've gotten a couple first-class letters-not just regular letters but in fancy envelopes with stamps that they paid for- from Yale, in which they note that I am taking rigorous courses (6 AP classes) and have scored well on standardized exams (SAT and PSAT?)</p>
<p>I'm only a junior, so I've got no idea what to make of this since I wouldn't think they'd know my coursework until I've applied...Anyway, throughout the letter they refer to me as a "likely candidate for admission" and that they will keep up on me. Apparently they have, sending me multiple letters of this nature...</p>
<p>So what am I to make of this as I am only a junior? Surely it can't be that big of a deal?</p>
<p>You probably scored well on the PSAT.</p>
<p>That’s it? 
I was hoping for somethin more exciting</p>
<p>Bump bump bump bump</p>
<p>I am not trying to be mean, but think about how they could possibly get your information other than from testing. Your school does not give out information about you.</p>
<p>Look at all those fat envelopes you get from those summer programs. Read the letters that accompany them. The letters talk about what a great student you are and how you have such leadership potential, blah, blah, blah. Then they want you to sign up for a $6000 summer program. It’s all marketing.</p>
<p>I had one child who scored high, so I have an idea about the letters kids get. It should not discourage you, but there are thousands of those letters sent out. IMO, those letters are designed to mislead young people and encourage them to apply as if the school is really following what the young person is doing in school. </p>
<p>Good luck in the application process next year. Read the marketing letters and smile, but realize that that the goal is to get you to apply.</p>
<p>But I’ve received numerous letters from colleges before and none of which were first-class sent. They were all by bulk. If they wanted to market, then naturally wouldn’t they most likely have done bulk rather than waste the extra money on first-class? I mean, I’ve received a couple obvious adverts from Yale, but all were sent by bulk and none looked like these</p>
<p>Honestly, they may be sending these fancy letters so they get more applicants, hence driving down their acceptance rate, increasing their rankings.</p>
<p>@separatedspine</p>
<p>I am a Junior and they sent me a letter too! They said that I would be “a good fit for their school” and a “Likely candidate for admission”.</p>
<p>I’m confused though, because my test scores were not high (both SAT and PSAT… Well except for one section on the SAT where I got a 760 which is pretty good but not super good lol) and my GPA is a solid 3.8…</p>
<p>I was genuinely surprised when I got this letter considering I never sent them any of my information or anything.</p>