<p>DerailleurGears - It almost sounds like they have you confused with an EA accepted student (because a likely letter is not an acceptance and your email was congratulating you on your acceptance). Did you apply EA and get deferred?</p>
<p>I applied RD not EA. And the phone call basically was very congratulatory without explicitly saying I got in. And the person who called was someone who is majoring in something similar to what I want to major in.</p>
<p>Now I'm sort of worried. I hope it wasn't a mistake.</p>
<p>I think something went wrong with the letter and recommend checking with your area admissions officer. You can find out his or her name by going to this page Staff</a> Directory | Contact Us | Office of Undergraduate Admissions and entering your state. Either call or e-mail and explain that you're confused over receiving the travel voucher e-mail and phone call from a student without having actually received any notice about your pending application's status. Your admission officer will certainly understand why a student would be confused, and would want to clarify the situation.</p>
<p>I agree, 2blue. The phone call and Bulldog information sound exactly like the communications received by the EASC admits I know (my daughter and her friend.) Deraillerur, you need to get clarification because I don't think RDs are getting these pieces of information yet.</p>
<p>I got the "Bull Dog Day Voucher" in e-mail. I would think that likelies would be getting the voucher but I don't know if EAs are. The call I got was from an individual who read my application, meaning an admissions officer at the Yale and I received the letter the next day. Call up and ask, maybe the letter was lost in the mail.</p>
<p>I emailed my region's admissions officer, and he called me back telling me that I had in fact been accepted, and that I should have gotten a likely letter, but for some reason it must not have been mailed....this is so cool. :)</p>
<p>Nice congrats! Hey do you think you can post your stats? Help us hopefuls out. :)</p>
<p>DG - Congratulations on being accepted at what I really believe is the best university in the world.</p>
<p>Hi guys- I've actually been following this thread for a bit because I was hoping to get a letter, but I've only just created a CC account. Anyway, I'd like to ask whether those who got likely letters had already sent their midyear reports. My school's semester ended pretty late and I only sent mine last week. Also, did any of you indicate that Yale was your first choice?</p>
<p>I have some pretty good stats (2400 SAT I and 3 800's on the SAT II's, straight A's, summer research, math & science competitions, bicultural), and two of my good friends got likelies last year around Feb. 7-8. I'm in love with Yale; it's definitely my first choice and I indicated that on my application (unfortunately I didn't figure this out in time to apply EA). If likelies are used in recruiting away from competing colleges, would this mean I won't get one? And have they all been sent?</p>
<p>I'm not freaking out too much; I just really want to go to Yale and it seems like forever until the official admissions decision date!</p>
<p>I'm in the same boat Cerulean. Similar stats and all. Good Luck!</p>
<p>I dont think likelies had their mid-years out. I think its possible that admissions felt they didn't need to see their mid year before sending the likely, since they were strong all the way. I predict mid-year play a big role for those trying to get in with an upward trend, others who may have had a shaky sophomore/junior year, or just to make sure that someone is keeping on track. These are all speculations, though.</p>
<p>I sent my mid-year report a week and a half ago, and this was before I was notified of my acceptance. However, according to the admissions officer I spoke with, my likely letter was supposed to be mailed at the end of January, so they made their decision before my mid-year report was sent out...I think.</p>
<p>I'm in the same boat as DG - I sent my mid-years but I doubt they were received and reviewed before my likely letter was sent. The admissions office put me in contact with an undergraduate in an area similar to my interests and I have spoken directly with the admissions officer for my region. However, I haven't received a Bulldog Days voucher. I'm actually going to New Haven to visit fairly soon and a voucher would have been very helpful. I doubt I will get significant financial aid so that might play a role in my situation.</p>
<p>Has anyone heard of likelies that DID NOT get accepted to Yale? Apart from students with very poor grades their second semester? I'm afraid that my excitement about Yale is premature.</p>
<p>Hmmm... I am hoping for very significant financial aid (my family qualifies for a Pell grant), but I was under the impression that admissions officers didn't even look at that until after students are admitted. Also, of my two friends who got likelies last year, one did come from a low-income family.</p>
<p>Cloudnine, I wouldn't worry if I were you. If you are outstanding enough to get a likely, that must mean you have shown excellent character and work ethic, and I doubt Yale would reject you.</p>
<p>Eh, although I understand the temptation to slack off during 2nd semester of senior year, I'd think it's a bad idea for more than just to keep colleges happy... what's the point of making bad habits after years of hard work??</p>
<p>cloudnine, its my understanding that Bulldog Days invitations are for students who are being offered admission to Yale. I wonder if, since Yale is clearly interested in you, they would offer you on campus housing and dining hall vouchers during your upcoming visit. It might be worth asking. During Bulldog Days students are housed and fed, but pay their own transportation. They do get reductions on ground transportation from the airport. Some of these things might be made available to you if you ask politely! Congratulations on your likely letter.</p>
<p>Yesterday, I received a call to schedule a Yale alumni interview. I didn't tell her that I had already been accepted. Do you think it would be appropriate to tell her? I mean, I would still do the interview just because it would give me a chance to ask her some questions, but should I mention that I already know what my application status is or should I pretend that I don't know what my status is?</p>
<p>DerailleurGears - I would first tell the interviewer how much you would love to talk. Then I would tell her what has transpired and that it would still mean a lot to you to meet, but if she were really busy you would understand. My guess is that she will be excited to meet with a future Yalie!</p>
<p>cloudnine: if you let the admissions office know your travel plans and what you require (housing and food vouchers), they'll accomodate you. Bulldog Days is a specific program designed for admiteees. Your independent travel is fine and they'll court you.</p>
<p>Also Bulldog Days has ability to assist with travel for kids who show need.</p>
<p>Finally DerailleurGears: the (loose) deadline for interview reports has already passed. I agree that you should let her know that you've rec'd a likely letter. If she decides to NOT meet with you afterwards, don't be offended. Congrats BTW</p>
<p>Sorry for the confusion. I was not given likely letters at all three schools. I had the option to commit to all of the three schools and subsequently receive a likely letter.</p>
<p>Thanks Masters. This is consistent with my very limited understanding of likelies. So helpful to have at least anecdotal tales of how likelies work for the next crop of recruits.</p>