<p>WhatKatieDid:</p>
<p>Basically, elite colleges will send “early writes” (aka likely letters) to their top applicants. These can range from straight-up acceptance letters (as incrediblyclose received), to letters that say when the decisions are officially sent, that applicant will most definitely receive an acceptance. Typically, these are sent in early to mid March, and, are sent only to the top applicants (I’m sure the percentage varies from college to college).</p>
<p>If you don’t get one, DO NOT WORRY. This does not mean you will not get into the institution. Colleges just like to lure their best applicants by granting early admission so that applicant will think more about the institution.</p>
<p>Hope that helps!</p>