<p>Wow, my daughter just filled out some of her Common Ap including adding some of the schools she is interested in–but hasn’t uploaded her essays or hit “SEND” yet, and immediately got a note from one of the schools saying “We’re so glad to see you are applying!” </p>
<p>One of the questions on the Common App specifically asks if colleges you designate (by adding to the “My Colleges” list may contact you. The student probably checked yes. </p>