Acceptance Package/Letter Details

Colleges & Universities California Institute of Technology
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<p>Just FYI, in case you’re really obsessed with what to expect (no Axline):</p>

<p>(and yes, I live really close to Caltech, got it in the mail on the 19th)</p>

<p>The acceptance package is a large white envelope that has the Caltech logo (exclamation) in the corner. It contains a folder with a letter of acceptance, invitation to Prefrosh weekend (April 14-17), statement of intent to register, etc. Nothing really mindblowing, although there is a little handwriting in pen on it that reads, Congratulations, Name!</p>

<p>The letter:</p>

<p>March 18, 2005</p>

<p>Dear Name,</p>

<p>It is an honor to inform you of the Admissions Committee’s decision to offer you a place in the California Institute of Technology’s Class of 2009. Congratulations!</p>

<p>The staff, faculty and students on the Admissions Committee see in you, not only an accomplished student, but also a person with the passion and creativity to pursue study in mathematics, science and engineering at the highest level. You have an opportunity to take your place amongst a community of scholars with an exemplary record of achievement. We know you will have many choices, but it is our sincere hope that you wil choose Caltech.</p>

<p>With your admission to Caltech, your thoughts may turn to attending college. Please note, however, that your admission is contingent on the continuation of your strong academic and personal record.</p>

<p>On behalf of the Caltech community, I extend our warmest congratulations. We hope to welcome you to campus as a member of the Class of 2009.</p>

<p>Sincerely,</p>

<p>Richard W. Bischoff
Director of Admissions</p>

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<p>What does a reject letter look like - can anyone post that?</p>

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<p>Dear Loser,
We hate you and want you to die.</p>

<p>(I’m pretty sure they would lose their entire endowment if it were anything 1/10 as offensive as that…)</p>

<p>I don’t know since i live in Jersey and haven’t gotten mine yet…but I really hope I don’t find out!</p>

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<p>congratulations, uber!</p>

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<p>Much congrats to you uber. Hope I can join you in the “I totally rock” club later this week!</p>

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<p>Son just received the acceptance package from CalTech and he is so excited.</p>

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<p>magefile I will let u know as soon as I get mine.</p>

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<p>magefile, don’t know about rejection, but waitlist letter reads:</p>

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<p>dang, and i wished i was the only one who got the handwriting in pen on the calling card:D</p>

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<p>I Got In!!!</p>

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<p>Probably everyone already has their letter, but just in case … the rejection letter is just a single page with a paragraph that boils down to: “we like you, really. It’s not you, it’s us.”</p>

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<p>did anyone get an offer to be flown in their package?</p>

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<p>nope…i got my fin aid package today and there was nothing about travel expenses</p>