<p>ps: Get to know your regional admission person. It will help if they recognize your name. Don’t stalk them, just try to be memorable and stand out. Show your interest. It could be the deciding factor, when your file is sitting on the table with a dozen others, when they do their final cuts. Make them know why you want to attend their school, and wanted an ‘Ivy’ is just not reason enough. Know the schools and just give it your best effort. Again, best wishes.
oh, and Yale is not terribly warm and cuddly when using email. That’s all I’ll say about that ;)</p>