Hi guys! I got accepted to Colgate this past Monday, and on the bottom of my acceptance letter, there was a handwritten note that says:
“Those who know you commented on your leadership, affability, and kindness. It is clear that you have left a lasting impression on your teachers and peers. Welcome to the Colgate class of 2020, [name].”
I thought this was incredibly sweet, but I was wondering if this is a common thing or not. Does anyone know if this is commonly done?
lol I got the exact same thing except for one part: “leadership, charisma, and drive”
Soon someone will pipe up, worried that they did not get a note. Honestly… it doesn’t mean anything either way, and you will never see those admissions people again. Don’t let it tip the scale for or against the school.
Honestly, and I suppose it’s hard to accept and believe for people who do not know how Colgate operates, but you
WILL see the admissions officers again. Quite frequently, in fact. The Colgate-Village of Hamilton community, both at
roughly 3000 people, are meshed. So whether you see the admissions staff on campus at James C Colgate Hall, at a campus ceremony or event, at an athletic contest, at the Saxbys Barge, the Colgate Inn or at some other venue, you will not only see but get to know them, if you like. A visit to campus will substantiate this.
Best of luck with your college search!
Go 'gate!
Agree with @markham - Colgate is a tight knit community and small enough that all areas of the university come into contact with each other. And I would like to believe that the “personal note” does mean something - even if each acceptance letter contains one. My daughter was accepted to the class of 2020 and also received a personal note. What the note expressed, most important, was specific enough to reveal that someone in the admissions office actually read and incorporated my daughter’s communications with her admissions counselor. I think that is impressive, and meaningful, because if Colgate is ready to go the extra mile to personalize the acceptances (or even just work hard to leave that impression), that might say a little something about the university’s desire to respond to students and the greater community. Colgate cares about how it is perceived and that’s a great reflection of the University.
Although my husband attended Colgate years ago, my daughter is especially interested in studying foreign languages and was recently accepted at Middlebury, so she will head there this fall. Nevertheless, Colgate has left a very good impression on my daughter, our family, and the HS school advisers. My daughter felt very emotional turning down Colgate, especially because of the personal note on her acceptance letter. I told her that that feeling might be similar to the feeling admissions officers have when they must turn away fantastic applicants. Parting on good terms is a smart move and unsurprising for a school of Colgate’s stature. Hopefully my daughter’s decision to attend Middlebury will mean that someone else will get to spend four wonderful years on the hill. Cheers! Go 'gate!
I have to believe everyone got a personal note on their acceptance. On my D’s acceptance letter, the personal note was about specifics on her essay - so I know it wasn’t a generic response. Its had quite the affect on her. Barring a Ivy League school acceptance, it has moved to the top of her list.
Even though i was rejected, I would still love Colgate. Colgate to me is the best school in the world, congrats to everyone who got in this year, you will have amazing 4 years! I am so jealous!
Class of 2017 and I received a personal note on my application 3 years ago. And yes, it was unique. The admissions office really does care!