<p>I was recently considering writing ND a letter explaing how, and more specifically WHY ND is my top choice. I'd be including religion, semi-closeness to home (I'm 40 minutes away, in michigan) and other things that are decent reasons. Do you think this would just be annoying or might I accomplish something in doing this?</p>
<p>this is interesting to me too. im in the same boat. any idea anyone?</p>
<p>i odnt know if they would be able to connect this letter to you when you apply, i mean they may not think/or remember to look for a letter sent months before application when deciding admittance</p>
<p>I don't think it would hurt, but isn't that essentially what you will put in your essay anyways? Just a thought!</p>
<p>I was planning on using my essay to tell about me, in an anecdotal sort of way. I don't really mention specifically why I like Notre Dame. The way I look at it, the essay is why they should want me, for who I am, and this letter would tell them that I really want them, which would hopefully lead to a better chance for me...if any of tha made sense.</p>
<p>it makes sense but I just think that it would be better in the application so that they will pay more attention to it hopefully. A letter would work but the application is more sure. Keep in mind there is a supplimentary essay option (or at least there used to be) where you may be able to put it. Just an idea, but competely up to you!</p>
<p>I agree that it's probably better to place your letter with your application. You can include it in the supplimentary essay section or you can even send it as an addition/update. Whatever you do, don't feel like you are annoying the admissions counselors by telling them you want to go to Notre Dame. Believe me. I applied Regular Decision last fall and got waitlisted this Spring. Notre Dame has always been my dream school and I made it a point to show them how much I wanted to go there. I literally sent them letters with academic updates, confirmations of my desire to go there, and so on at least every two weeks after my waitlist notification. When I was informed of my admittance, they told me my persistence really paid off. They want students who are excited about coming to Notre Dame and telling/confirming/reaffirming your excitement really shows them you are serious. So Taylor_Blast, don't feel that you are being annoying. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.....:-D</p>
<p>But note it was every two weeks that Irishny09 sent info, not every two days :) I think you <em>could</em> go over the top, but irishny09 did it just right.</p>
<p>irishny09, I have to say of all the replys to my posts thus far (though not a huge amount) yours has been the most helpful and encouraging. Thank you! Is it possible that I could talk to you a bit more in-depth about your process? I would like to know a bit more info on you and how the process worked with you, if you don't mind that is. If this is something you're willing to do let me know, you can either reply to this (an email address would be helpful) or email me through my profile on here. Either way, thanks for the help.</p>
<p>Another question for anyone. Should I wait for my first decision before even considering sending a letter to ND like that? I completely understand the waitlist strategy, but would it be advantageous to start sending in february, march? Any thoughts on this?</p>