How can I convey my love?

newmassdad
Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:24:21 +0000

Very few schools care about “interest”. Those that do, mostly smaller LAC, make it clear in the admissions process, either directly or indirectly. An example of indirect interest is having on campus interviews done by admissions folks rather than either interns or, as in the case of UofC, not at all.

So IMHO, save your love, your passion for a place that cares. At UofC you run the risk of being viewed as “odd” or worse if you overdo this love bit.

For some reason, CC seems infested with the notion that showing interest, interviewing faculty, and related time wasters are a secret ticket to admissions, to the extent that panic sets in when these applicants show up for a campus visit and tour and no one even takes their name down. Geesh.

Lots of misunderstanding regarding the process. Too bad.