| Chloe, I won't presume to answer for Susan, but will offer the answer that occurred to me when I read your post above. I don't think that it's shocking that students would seek feedback/reasons for not being accepted at programs. In fact, I think it's wonderful that some programs actually offer this, especially considering how many kids they see. But I do think it is shocking/not a good thing to do when PARENTS call admissions office to complain/yell at/argue with admissions officers about thei child not being accepted. I believe that what Susan was referring to (and feel sure that if I am wrong, she will clarify for us) was *parents* calling to lambast the adcomes. In my mind, there is a vast difference between a student respectfully seeking any information on his or her performance, preparation, etc. that can be of use later and parents reaming people out because their child did not get in. Does that make sense? |