<p>Hey!
I applied regular decision to all my colleges, but I have since decided that I have a definite first choice. It is a small liberal arts college that places a LOT of emphasis on demonstrated interest, and I really wish that I had applied early decision. However, since I did not, I was wondering whether or not it would be a good idea to write a letter or email my admissions representative and tell him that if admitted, I would definitely choose to attend this college. I don't want to sound desperate or send a letter if that's weird, but since I would say my chances of being admitted are about 50/50, I want to do everything I can. Would this be a good idea? And what would you say in the letter? I was thinking about talking about how now that graduation from my small highschool is drawing closer, I have come to realize how much I appreciate the benefits of being at a smaller school, and how I really want to have similar benefits in my college experience?</p>
<p>Do you need to be able to compare financial aid packages? Then you did the right thing in only applying RD.</p>
<p>It is nice that you have a clear first choice - it will make your decision-making process easier if you are admitted everywhere and the aid packages are equivalent.</p>
<p>Whether or not an additional note will make a difference at this point, I cannot say. But all if the arguments against ED remain valid. If money is an issue (and until you have all the possible aid packages in hand, it usually is) it is unwise to commit to anything until you have compared those aid packages.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t…it’s not a binding contract to say “you’re my first choice” in an email like it is with ED and I don’t think saying it will be a deciding factor in your admission. If you have some cool things you did after the application deadline that you want to update, then you could send them an email about that and include “btw you’re my first choice” in the email (obviously with classier language ^^). But just sending them an email to tell them you really want to go is a bit redundant.
Try to relax and stop overthinking your college applications–there’s nothing you can do now but wait (terribly hypocritical advice since I spend my days freaking out but it’s all we can do now!)</p>
<p>I would call the school’s dean for your area, not write, and have a chat. Tell your story. Let the school decide if your interest makes you a more desirable candidate.</p>