<p>On Yales website it states Please note that we do not keep track of these inquiries, and they do not affect our admissions decisions, addressing prospective students who choose to contact their regional representative. Is it true that contacting the admissions office will have no effect whatsoever? Ive heard that contacting admissions can have sometimes positive, sometimes negative impacts, but good or bad, can it ever make a difference? I guess what Im trying to ask is, does Yale really not keep track of who contacts them? </p>
<p>I'm planning on contacting my representative anyway because I have several significant items like internships and scores to add to my application, but I was just curious if it could be beneficial (or detrimental) to also add that Yale is my top choice and add some reasons why (i.e. specifics on engineering/programs) Does Yale take that kind of interest into consideration?</p>
<p>If you repeatedly ask questions that could be answered by reviewing the website, I think it would be a negative. If you call or email just to "show interest", I think you're wasting their time. If you have a legit question that can't be answered elsewhere, it's fine to call.</p>
<p>If you have an update, just send it in. No need to talk to your regional rep. Especially if you're a deferred EA candidate, this is a common practice. Many people state that Yale is their first choice in these update letters. Don't call or email. Just send the update in.</p>
<p>It's never a good idea to contact Yale Admissions just to "show interest." Admissions doesn't keep track of such contacts, and they won't help your application. </p>
<p>It's definitely worthwhile, however, to update your resume with information about your internship, assuming you earned it since you submitted your original application. In closing your letter, there's no harm in reaffirming that Yale is your top choice, but don't add more than a line or two of explanation. You need to ask College Board or ACT to update your scores.</p>
<p>When sending the letter, do you just send it to the Undergraduate Admissions Office and have your correspondence number (the Eli Account Number) on it?</p>
<p>Don't waste your admissions officer's time with inane calls. But if you can make a personal connection, that can't hurt. </p>
<p>If he/she comes to a nearby school, go to the information session and introduce yourself. Share something meaningful, or ask questions about the college. They will remember you. </p>
<p>If you have a question about the application process that isn't answered on the website, it's fine to email your admissions officer. But don't bore them with a lot of questions... they're very busy.</p>
<p>Uhm... can anyone tell me where you actually get information of your regional rep? And is this just for US students? or for intl students too? TIA!</p>
<p>From what happened at my school this year, I would strongly recommend that you do not make inquiries to or contact with the admissions office. Your regional reps are busy people, and if they're doing Ivy League admissions, are doing quite well in their field and probably think that they know how to do their job. Selling yourself, or trying to convince them that Yale is your first choice over the phone makes you out to be the hypercompetitive, type A-plus headcase that Yale doesn't want, and/or phony and superficial. Use the internet to get your questions answered until you get in.</p>
<p>i would disagree with the people above - if you have a good update with your application for your admissions officer - you should definitely go ahead & contact him via e-mail. They provide every regional officer’s e-mail address on the Yale website so that you can develop that very personal contact. Overdoing it ofcourse would be a very bad idea. More than a couple of e-mails at most to your regional officer would be very annoying. But they are generally very helpful and understanding people & even if they dont respond to you will definitely have a look at your updates. Theres nothing wrong with expressing your interest. (By the way - if its an update alone & you want it to be processed asap, you should fax it on the number provided on the website instead).</p>