<p>i’ve finished my letter, but before i send it i have one nagging question: is it presumptuous to use “will” instead of “would” in my letter when describing how yale would be for me? like “I will enjoy the great courses, I will make many friends” etc.</p>
<p>i know i got to send it quickly now!</p>
<p>i say **** it and do what you want. </p>
<p>I mean, if you think you deserve to get accepted enough, then put the will… and even if you don’t think you actually will be admitted, do it anyway. It’s stronger.</p>
<p>I WOULD finish it up and I WOULD send it as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Don’t let some minor detail delay you - send the darn thing!</p>
<p>Maybe try the woodchuck test: How much wood will a woodchuck chuck…</p>
<p>“would” sounds better. Amen, worknp.</p>
<p>yep, sending it today, overnight mail! (though in international terms its two to three days)</p>
<p>so it IS presumptuous to use “will” huh? i thought “will” makes it sound more convincing or persuasive in some subliminal manner. perhaps ive been listening to too many campaign speeches. i.e. “WHEN i am President…”</p>
<p>I personally would use will; it sounds better to me because it shows confidence.</p>