Should I write a letter of interest?

Applying to College
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<p>I was deferred in November from our highly ranked state school. I have made plans to go out of state just in case because this school is the only one in-state that has my major. As the deadline (Feb. 1 ) has passed, and I have yet to receive a decision, would it be a good idea to send a letter of "interest" saying how much I would like to go there(sans begging) and why i think i would be successful?</p>

<p>[I screwed up my junior year becasue I took on too many difficult APs together...and its really frustrating that so many of my classmates have gained admission already with much lower ACT scores and some without AP or honors courses.
I was bitter for awhile, and still am to an extent, but that really isn't helping anybody. ]</p>

<p>So anyway, does it make sense for me to write such a letter, or is it highly unorthodox, and would it be looked upon unfavorably?</p>

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<p>Eh, it can't really hurt. Go for it. Granted, it is a state school, but hopefully that'll push you over the edge. Really play up the specific things the school could offer you.</p>

<p>Good luck! Hope things work out for you.</p>

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<p>I agree with ducktape. It can't hurt (if you don't send a ten-page letter, of course). Go ahead! :)</p>

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<p>except that when state schools defer you, you probably get rejected. i've heard that michigan accepts less than 10% of deferred students, for instance.</p>

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<p>Well, then maybe his letter will get him in that 10%. Why not send one?</p>

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<p>opportunity cost</p>

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<p>yes..unfortunately the school in question IS michigan...so im going to do it anyway..thanks for the words of encouragement people :)....</p>

<p>as a side note: why do people on cc always think im a dude?? :o
haha..</p>

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<p>helpmegetin! it was just a lucky guess, my friend applied to michigan for early response, got deferred, and then basically told me he had no chance of getting in. i would do it, just be realistic.</p>

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<p>i wrote a letter to michigan last year after i got deferred, but then i got the big rejection a month or so later</p>

<p>question: does michigan reject people right off the bat, or do they just defer everyone, then reject them later?</p>

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<p>bump 10 char</p>

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<p>actually, there have been studies in how writing a simple thank you note has boosted kids' chances at certain schools. i'm writing one for NYU right now, i haven't been accepted yet, but it's never a bad idea to write a simple letter reiterating your interest and saying thank you for considering you for admission. if you have attended a lot of activities/open houses/lectures etc. at that school, you can reiterate that, or update them on one of your ECs. i said in my letter how my one club raised over 35K in my school district for the children in Uganda. it can't hurt.</p>

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<p>I guess it's a society thing. Don't know your gender = assume you're a guy. If you're a feminist, = girl. Unfortunately, there isn't really a general neutral form, and "it" doesn't really work well.</p>

<p>We should make up one. Get on that, CCers.</p>

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<p>does michigan reject people right away, or do they defer everyone then reject them later, kinda like georgetown does</p>

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<p>does anyone want to read it?</p>

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<p>ya i would like to read it</p>

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<p>this thread is a year old...just sayin... and i ended up never sending it in because I decided to be happy with my safety choice..so im here..i love it..the end</p>