<p>If i want to write a thank you letter to admission officer, who should I address it to and should i type it or hand write the letter?</p>
<p>"Dear admission committee".</p>
<p>Or just write to the person you interiewed with if that person was an admissions officer. If you interviewed with faculty or alumn, I would write to them and the head of admissions. You should be able to find names of that individual on the school's website.</p>
<p>We sent thank you notes to the interviewers of the schools that my S turned down, with the thought that they are the ones who actively supported his application. I'm wondering if others also felt as bad as I did about turning away offers, though I know others will happily get spots in his place. I thought it was extremely difficult. As someone mentioned in one of the threads, choosing one door, means closing the door on other equally wonderful opportunities....</p>
<p>Yes, we also found turning away offers extremely difficult. With each school, there were unique features that we found very compelling. Still trying to come to terms with the whole process.</p>
<p>Should I hand write the letter? IT's like 300 words long...</p>
<p>My son typed his -- but his handwriting is horrendous!! I think either way works fine -- a handwritten note is always special (though at 300 words, your hand might get a bit cramped). The recipient will certainly appreciate the care you put into such a letter in any event. </p>
<p>Snowedin -- I agree with you -- there is alot to still digest. And I tried to keep my S from feeling much of the pressure (I identified and kept the schools he visited and applied to a small number, didn't dwell on it too much) because I didn't want him to be caught up in it if things had gone badly. The whole thing was fairly low key for him. He hasn't even been on CC, and thinks its funny that I read the postings. So in most respects, it's been a much more intense process for me than for him. And now I have to deal with him leaving....and also wean myself off of the CC forum -- I've found its very addicting.</p>
<p>You should stay skibum4....I beleive it was you who said on another thread you said your son chose a school over E/A - one that you feel is a better fit, regardless of the so-called "tier." I think that you need to stay and share that with future applicants. Remind them that you CAN get into both "tiers" and pick something other than the "top" one.<br>
Plus, we'll all be going through the same kid withdrawal, it will be helpful to do it together. :)</p>
<p>I still don't know what should I do, is that appropriate to write an essay/thank you not to the admission officer since I had been waitlisted there?</p>
<p>For what purpose tyrus? To try to get accepted? I'm confused about your letter, I was originally thinking it was to a school you were attending.</p>
<p>You are right Linda S -- it is nice to be able to share all those feelings with others who are going through the same thing -- and get advice on a myriad of topics at the same time!! I have learned so much from this forum....</p>
<p>ummmm I wouldn't try to send a personal letter....they might take it as a method of getting you to favor them. if you really want to convince them that you should be picked out of the waitlist, i suggest you turn in some progress reports, latest accomplishments, honors, or awards. i think it would be more rewarding to you that way and more helpful to the admission committee. if you do get accepted, at that point you should probably mail them a thank you letter. by the way, which school are you waitlisted at?</p>
<p>I wrote a 583 word letter about how much my life was changed by the application process, how it was an eye-opener for me and how I was able to benefit from it and even if I'm not accepted, I would work hard, persevere and apply again next year. :X</p>
<p>Absolutely write the letter. We e-mailed while on the waitlist and every school but one wrote him back. I was impressed by how nice they all were. Also, after visiting, you should write, either snail mail or e-mail. We typically got correspondence back. I don't think it matters if they think you are trying to get in -you are trying or you wouldn't have applied. I think they appreciate that you are making the effort and want to go to their school. Good luck.</p>
<p>Oh! I didn't think about this. thans much.</p>