Would it be beneficial to email my admissions counselor?

Applying to College
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<p>Basically explaining that their college is my first choice and I'm extremely interested in being added to the mailing list and also asking if they have any advice? Would this be a good Idea?</p>

2

<p>Anyone???</p>

3

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<li><p>It depends on whether the college in question tracks an applicant’s interest. Many do, but some don’t. </p></li>
<li><p>You don’t have to track down the admissions officer for your area to be added to the mailing list. I think that would look a little transparent. Others may disagree.</p></li>
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<p>I think it’s generally a good idea to reach out and try to establish a relationship with a college admissions rep [especially at many liberal arts colleges]. I don’t, however, think you should ask your admissions rep for advice, that’s a little too much. How about an e-mail that says, “hey, I love your school, it’s my first choice, please add me to your e-mail list, you can definitely expect to receive an application from me…”?, keep it low-key and brief.</p>

5

<p>It depends on which college. Plz divulge and we can give you further advice.</p>

6

<p>No. Just don’t.</p>

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<p>University of San Diego</p>

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<p>If your GPA and test scores are in range, you won’t need to court anyone in their admissions staff. Their admit rate is ~43%. Many people seem to use it as their back up school (admitted 7060 and 1074 enrolled).</p>

<p>A snapshot of stats is here:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.sandiego.edu/facts/statistics.php[/url]”>http://www.sandiego.edu/facts/statistics.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Listen to the advice in post 6.</p>