Out-of-the-blue email from adrep

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So much for that theory. :slight_smile: Okay, here comes another theory. Applicants are randomly selected to receive “love letters” from faculty and department chairs. The love letter writers are also randomly selected, or its a rotational responsibility. Example: “Dr. Ryan, it’s your turn to write five letters this month.” “Do I have to?” “Yup. It’s your turn.” “Okay, where’s the box?” “On the corner table, under the pizza boxes. And close your eyes this time. No more cheating, you peeked at the names the last time you drew from the box. Thank you.”</p>

<p>Sound far fetched? But what else explains love letters to applicants who are rejected or waitlisted but no correspondence to many applicants who are accepted?</p>