<p>hahah thanks mate and good luck to you. that letter sounds very legitimate.</p>
<p>I don't see how these letters could seem ambiguous to any of you. They are definitely likely letters, and it follows that they should not lead you to any confusion or stress. Their purpose was to eliminate those feelings. Merry Christmas, and for goodness sake open your eyes to the joy of a likely letter!</p>
<p>lol @ cloying. heck, if i got one of those things i'd take it and run w/it!</p>
<p>hahah same here mate in fact itll be something i go to bed with clinched to my side.</p>
<p>I got one today (in Georgia), and mine was also dated November 20th. This better mean I'm in, or I'll be very upset when I get that deferral letter...</p>
<p>wait! so, this is NOT a likely letter right?
(Instate_)</p>
<p>Dear ----:</p>
<p>Season's greetings from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We know that this is a very busy time for you as you complete your challenging senior year. We hope that you will take time during the holiday season to take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy time with the people who are close to you.</p>
<p>yeah i think everyone got that leetx</p>
<p>Though it seems that a few people actually did not receive holiday greetings. Maybe it was an oversight or a glitch? One person on CC mentioned that their child had received one without even having finished the application. And still I've heard of several applicants not receiving them. I don't think they mean anything, but I was confused on that.</p>
<p>The seasons greeting email came on Dec 19.</p>
<p>The "likely" letter arrived snail mail Dec 24, but was dated Nov 20.</p>
<p>hope that clarifys</p>
<p>I received a 'likely letter' (in the mail) back over Thanksgiving break which included the invitation to the 'Be A Carolina Student For A Day' program; however, I never received an e-mail wishing me happy holidays. It is therefore entirely plausible that Chapel Hill sent out the likely letters in batches (I had a friend receive a likely letter two weeks after I received one), and perhaps my season's greetings e-mail was a glitch.</p>
<p>As stated numerous times, however, the likely letter is not official. It's a good indication, but the vast majority of students who get in every year never get one -- it's not worth lost sleep.</p>
<p>Well - I just called the admissions office. They still maintain that the decisions will be available around Jan. 15. However, I asked if the letters people are receiving are "likely letters" and she confirmed they are. My opinion - if you received one you are in. Based on the large number of students on this board who received one, I don't know how anyone who did not receive on can get in!</p>
<p>Lots of people each year get in without getting one (I hope I'm one of them this year!)</p>
<p>All I can say is don't stress still very positive for people who don't receive letters.</p>
<p>I think they send likely letters to people who have something different on their applications that they want at Carolina. Not necessarily better stats. I got a likely letter from Carolina and my brother did not. He was admitted early decision last year around Jan 5th and is attending. His resume was somewhat similar to mine. He attended Governor's school, had good scores, lots of leadership, played several different varsity sports and had received awards. He was a really great candidate for in state. Not sure why I received the letter. Perhaps chose my teacher recommendations more carefully, had a little more volunteer work and spent a little more time on my essarys, but have very similar applications. The letter you really want is the scholarship weekend invite. Don't think I will be getting that.</p>
<p>Have they already sent the scholarship weekend invite?</p>
<p>I read posts that some of the invites for scholarship weekend have been received.</p>
<p>This is a good article about likely letters in general (not just UNC):
What</a> are Likely Letters Like? - Ask The Dean</p>
<p>Excellent advice, and reason to chill a little: "Most candidates whom admission officials like are, nonetheless, UNlikely to get them."</p>
<p>yeah, Dartmouth does something like likely letters too. They only go to the top 200 candidates (prolly to draw them away from HYP lol), out of a class of a few thousand. So no need to worry!</p>