Should I call the admissions office?

j07
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 23:50:03 +0000

I wouldn’t call yet. ED applicants probably have a while longer before their files are actually reviewed because the adcom has already reviewed them, and I would assume they would wait for a while before starting with that group again. Also, there are probably still tons of pieces of mail flooding into that office, given that SAT sends score reports late, teachers are sending in optional recs still, and people are beginning to send in financial aid applications and mid-year reports. With the number of people calling the admissions office about interviews, also, I would probably refrain for a little while.

I would try calling mid-February. That seems to be late enough that everything will be processed (or, mostly processed), but not too late that you couldn’t fax/mail an extra copy if it turns out they didn’t get it.