<p>I am not sure about how the kids would feel. I suspect the smell of pine might remind them of Christmas. I live where we don’t have pine trees anymore. When we go back and visit family in some summers, we spend a lot of time outside, where there is a definite smell of pine. I miss it. We went hiking last week, and I really have been noticing what I miss. </p>
<p>I do think the post acceptance part does make a difference. I cannot stand the college I went to. Perhaps if they made any effort at all for students (such as having advisors, or orientation, or anything else) then I would have good memories. Everyone I know who went where I went hated it there, including my brother and just some old friends. I think any effort is great. As an alumni, if anyone asked me, I would not recommend my college. I greatly value alumni opinions. Also, our children can change their mind up to May 1. If the school makes no effort to get them excited, they just might not show.</p>
<p>In fact, just reading about the brochure they sent out and the gloves, I want to go read more about this college! It sounds very nice!</p>