<p>Hi ALL!</p>
<p>What does a "regional admission officer mean?" Also, are you supposed to talk to him/her? Colleges: MIT, Caltech and U. Chicago.</p>
<p>I know that at all the colleges I've talked to, the regional admission officer is the one who reads all the apps from your region. Talking to them, and making a good impression, can only help you, because theres always the chance that they will remember your name!</p>
<p>^^^^ Thanks. Do I have to call them or e-mail. Also, do you know how to get their names for MIT and Caltech?</p>
<p>I got the names for my regional officers from my guidence counseler's office, but you could try searching the MIT and Caltech website?</p>
<p>I looked on the website, and their is no information, so I suppose I'll contact my councilor. Also, did you actually talk to them on a phone, or just e-mail them. </p>
<p>Thanks so much</p>
<p>I actually talked to my top choices face-to-face, one was at a college fair, and the other I sought out when I went to visit the college.
If you applied early, your timing might be a little late, because they're going to be busy, but if you are applying regular (or get deffered) I'd make an attempt to revisit the college and talk to them once decisions come out (and they have a little bit of breathing room)</p>
<p>For Chicago:
Chicago:</a> Admissions Staff Directory</p>
<p>At this point, I don't think a "HI, I'M AN APPLICANT" e-mail is prudent, and you should probably do your best to infuse your interest in the school in your "Why Chicago?" essay (assuming you are applying regular and you have time before the deadline).</p>
<p>If you applied Early Action and get deferred but are still interested in attending, I think that's the time to pull out the stuff and write an e-mail to your regional officer. (A deferral is not a "We don't like you," it's a "We need more information about you," so giving your counselor more information is a good thing).</p>
<p>If you're visiting the school (Chicago or any school), it's worth it to ask the receptionist or whoever if your regional counselor is available, that you just want to say hi.</p>
<p>i think MIT does not read by region so no such person really to contact</p>