Letter of Continued Interest

Applying to College
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Hi all,

I got deferred REA from Harvard. I’ve heard that it is good to write a letter to show that you are still interested in a school (which I very much am) after being deferred.

Is this necessary? Commonplace? Do AOs actually like it, or does it come across as brown-nosing?

If do end up writing one, what do they tend to look like? Do I just upload via the application portal uploader tool, or should I email to undergraduate admissions? Would I need to submit it before the RD deadline?

Sorry for asking so many questions. Thank you in advance for your guidance.

Best,
mithopeful2022

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I don’t know about necessary but they are common at the top selective schools. I would keep it short and add some reason for why you want to go to Harvard and/or your first semester of senior year, preferably something not already mentioned in your application.

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Don’t bother. The yield at Harvard (percentage of admitted students that enroll) is over 80% so Harvard knows you’re still interested.

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