<p>When they say things like, “we accept January test scores” but start releasing likely letters in January…that means applications were reviewed before scores came in.</p>
<p>When they say that they will reorganize all mails and letters into one file, how do they justify the fact that they got my supplement recommendation letter mixed up as one of my required/academic ones?</p>
<p>1) Many schools do not release likely letters. Those that do, of course start reviewing complete applications before January. Do you really think they can review all the applications between the end of January and the end of March? However, if an application is borderline, they may not make a final decision until after January scores are in.</p>
<p>2) Files are organized and reorganized by human beings. Human beings make mistakes.</p>
<p>1) Then they should clearly state that applications are reviewed before January SAT scores come in so that students prioritize better. </p>
<p>2) I’m a human being too - say that I make an error on my application…why should that be any less acceptable than if a college makes a mistake in organizing my file?</p>
<p>1) Usually, colleges do mention that it would be preferable not to test during January. Harvard, for instance, says “Candidates may complete testing (SAT or ACT with writing and three SAT Subject Tests) by using the January SAT or the February ACT dates, but we urge you to have your testing completed by December of your senior year, if at all possible.”</p>
<p>2) It ISN’T any less acceptable. If a college, say, doesn’t get SAT scores from you, they usually just ask you to please resend them as soon as possible. They will never send a scathing email saying “when you say you will submit all these materials to us, how do you justify omitting your score report?”</p>
<p>1) I never specified this question to Harvard</p>
<p>2) I wasn’t talking about sending in SAT score reports… I was talking about how they got my supplement mixed up with my required rec.</p>
<p>1) Harvard was just an example; most colleges I’ve seen say something similar.</p>
<p>2) And you justified your expectation that they be perfect by saying that they expect you to be perfect. I was explaining that they do not.</p>
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<p>No, it probably means that they are reviewing those that had their scores in before January and will review the ones with January scores later when the scores come in. No big deal. I doubt that anyone gets a likely letter or acceptance without scores. </p>
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<p>You are applying to how many schools? 10? 20? How many app files is the school handling? 10,000? 20,000? If you were applying to 10,000 colleges I bet you’d make a few foul ups with some of the paperwork too. Settle down and get a little perspective here.</p>
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<p>You’re free to turn down that college if that offends you that much :)</p>