<p>I've read that some Ivies, such as Columbia, begin mailing "likely letters" in early January. Has anyone received a letter from a top college, such as Columbia, yet this year? </p>
<p>I'm particularly curious about when the Ivies, Tufts, Duke, Amherst, and Williams are sending out likelies/early writes. I recently read an article (posted below) which explains that Dartmouth will for sure be mailing likely letters this year. It doesn't look like they mail them until later on, though...</p>
<p>By Ivy agreement, Ivies can issue Likely Letters from Oct 1 to March 15. Some of your list isn’t part of the eight Ivies however.</p>
<p>Obviously, they issue them when they read through the pile of applicants and find students of note. Remember, it’s only two weeks since the new year – I’d be surprised if they’ve even gone through the whole pile.</p>
<p>But frankly, unless you’re an athlete, your wasting your time and energy waiting for a Likely Letter. Most acceptees never see one. Regardless of what “waves” of letters get sent, why even bother?</p>
<p>Likely letters are typically reserved for athletes. The vast majority of applicants to top colleges will never see a likely letter.</p>