<p>Embry-Riddle sent me a folder with my LOA, medical forms, and deposite letter, along with a Certificate of Acceptance, window decal, and a luggage tag. Not as chool as a t-shirt, but it’s still pretty sweet</p>
<p>what’s with all of these UMN tee shirts?! I didn’t get one… :(</p>
<p>McGill’s acceptance letter is one sheet of paper that says “Congratulations” and then asks you to send them the deposit. There’s no heartfelt personalized letter, just a one word congratulations and a demand for money.</p>
<p>And I got some other kid’s acceptance in my envelope, too. I tried to contact McGill and tell them that they screwed up, but they didn’t respond, so I sent him the letter. I wold hate to have to wait.</p>
<p>I would hate to wait too. McGill doesn’t seem too nice to me right now</p>
<p>
Completely agree. Caltech’s was nice too–as some people have mentioned already, there’s the personalized note, and Williams I think also had a nice acceptance.</p>
<p>Clarkson’s acceptanc package was weird but good all the same.
It had ‘You’re holding your future’ written on the envelope and then when you opened the package, you’ll hear ‘welcome to clarkson’.</p>
<p>Iowa state’s was pretty dry. Umich’s was cool too.</p>
<p>Williams sends a big purple folder. On the cover it says, “Likelihood that this purple folder means what you think it does… 100%”</p>
<p>^ That’s so awesome!</p>
<p>NYU- I got a letter in the mail, basically a postcard could fit in the envelope. All it said on the exterior was my mailing address and “Congratulations, Join us!”
Now, let me explain what I was thinking at the time. It said Congratulations- El key wordo. But it said Join us. It is NYU, I expected they wanted my money in some sort of way and were congratulating me on some achievement in school or something.
it ended up being a 8x11 paper folded in half that said “congrats…you have been admitted and will recieve your formal packet in the next few days. Please join us for our get-together at Washington Square.”
Completely anti-climactic. </p>
<p>Northeastern- came in an E-mail. For an e-mail it held up the anxiety, which was awesome. It said “Decisions posted. Log in to find out”.
I logged into their system and then the “Do you agree to the terms and conditions of this website?” I just screamed “**** just tell me already!!!”
Ended up with a scholarship and their letter that they will mail in the next few days. I didnt really read the letter, because…well…who gives a ****. </p>
<p>Geneseo- had no online system. So i got a fat envelope with a folder with pages and pages of stuff in it. It was awesome.</p>
<p>Stony Brook- The onlines system blows. If you are in they add a tab for admitted students to pay your deposits. It is like getting a likely letter but its just a tab on the internets. A week or so letter I got the most tacky acceptance paragraph I have ever seen. And i still havent recieved my letter.</p>
<p>I’m not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but the ED Claremont-McKenna one was awful (I have seen it…and thought it to be horrible): Something like “We thank you for the time you put into your application. Unfortunately, the committee voted not to admit you*.” Emphasis mine. </p>
<p>Is there a better way to tell the applicant of his seemingly inadequate profile than to tell him a majority voted to reject him?</p>
<p>Baylors was pretty nice. it had a big folder and a certificate that looked very fancy. It was also my first yes so i was happy :)</p>
<p>SMU was nice also.
Drexels was super cool. it was a folder with like a passport thing inside tht had tips on how to survive and a map of philly. It was really welcoming and i liked it alot. it made me feel like i could really fit in and have fun there.</p>
<p>gmailblows31-What you got in the mail from NYU is NOT an official acceptance letter. Don’t get me wrong–you’re admitted. But an increasing number of schools are trying to circumvent their agreement not to send out admittance letters to potential students earlier than March 31. Schools like NYU get around it by sending out that invitation ONLY to a select few, like you; it’s technically an invitation for the lunch/tour. In other words, you should flatter yourself that you are amongst the few whom NYU are more aggressively pursuing 
For those of you who want to go to NYU but didn’t get that invitation, not to worry. YOu can STILL get in; you’ll get an official letter at the stated date. So, to clarify: This invitation definitely means you’re accepted. But if you didn’t get one, it does NOT mean you’re NOT accepted. Anyway, congratulations!</p>
<p>Sounds like they are cheating the system
If I am one of these kids do you think I might be one who is line for a scholarship? Because I dont see myself going without at least half picked up. It’s a great school, but it has a “great” price. </p>
<p>"Anyway, congratulations! "
Thanks.</p>
<p>gmailblows31–
I can’t answer you as far as the scholarship-- However, I CAN say that they want you more than most. That definitely gives you more bargaining ‘chips’ and they have more incentive to give you more aid. NYU is a great school in so many ways, but you’re right–the price tag is astronomical! You’ll find out the package in April, I think. Again, good luck. And remember, once you find out the different acceptance packages and all the offers, you can definitely ‘bargain’ with the schools. Nicely and respectfully, of course. But I have known many people who have successfully knocked down the price by several thousand simply by calling up the school and saying, essentially, 'Look, I really want to go here, but can you help me out more? School X is offering me Y; can you offer me Y too? If not, what do you think you can do?"</p>
<p>baelor… lol…
cmc is my CRAZY WANT so if their letter is horrible that would just… itd be a catalyst to my normal crazy sadness XD;</p>
<p>Lasell called me on the phone and goes “expect good news in the mail!”</p>
<p>I just thought that was cool.</p>
<p>I love the Wesleyan folder! The red is sooo pretty. Then again, I love lots of red things. lol</p>
<p>Even though I knew about the little handwritten congratulatory message from The Gatekeepers, it was still so cool to see it. The acceptance letter was also written very well. </p>
<p>UW Honors is just a letter. <em>rolls eyes</em> But they do have serious funding issues, so it’s OK.</p>
<p>Best - RPI, first the decision email, when you log in music plays as you read your congratulatory letter. Few days later a packet with a welcome to Rensselaer folder and invite to accepted students day. Then another package with a hat, sticker, and tourism guide to the area. Then the scholarship letter the next day. Very welcoming!</p>
<p>Worst - Northeastern, waitlisted after being deferred EA - couldn’t even spell sons name correctly and it’s a common one (typo?).</p>
<p>“Temple’s is great…It’s a big thing with CONGRATULATIONS on the front.”</p>
<p>did the acceptance package include a 9mm glock?</p>
<p>Bucknell’s is kinda lame and doesnt really make you feel good.</p>
<p>Thank you for your interest in becoming a student at Bucknell University. I regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you admission to the Class of 2013.</p>
<p>I recognize that this is likely disappointing news. Due to the limited places in Bucknell’s entering class and the high level of interest in these, we are able to offer admission to only a small number of those who apply. Please be assured that this decision was not an easy one for us to make.</p>
<p>Deciding to pursue a college degree is one of the most beneficial decisions you can make. We wish you all success as you consider your other schools for your college experience. </p>
<p>I guess im kinda just venting since they were my top choice school.</p>