<p>I'm in a little bit of a predicament. I sent a letter to my admissions officer at my top choice last week expressing my interest in their college. However, it turns out the name my guidance counselor gave me was old and my admissions officer has changed, as the person I addressed it to moved to a different college this year. </p>
<p>What should I do?</p>
<p>Should I ask my GC to contact my admissions officer explaining my mistake? Should I follow the "never explain, never complain" approach? Or should I email the current admissions officer explaining my mistake?</p>
<p>Should I still send my current adcom an email?
Thanks a lot Northstarmom. I have to commend you for your almost tireless assistance on this board.</p>
<p>It was likely forwarded on (admissions counselors seem to have a 2-5 year lifespan on average before they move up, go back to school, or switch schools) to the current admissions counselor, but it wouldn’t hurt to send a new one addressed to the current admissions counselor. An e-mail would also be appropriate, but an explanation generally isn’t necessary. Admissions counselors constantly get things addressed to their predecessors, and when they leave, people will be getting things addressed to them. They’re used to it.</p>