<p>Does anyone else oppose these? I think it’s terribly unfair to inform a student 2-2.5 months before everyone else that they’re accepted (basically) while everyone else has to be anxious for so long.</p>
<p>On the other hand, it’s incredible relief to the ones who get them. If you get a likely letter, most likely you’re a really good applicant. If you’ve worked hard enough to be a standout applicant, I’d say you’ve earned a month or two off of anxiety.</p>
<p>It may seem unfair and unnecessary, but remember that ivys and some other elite schools are not allowed to lure the best students with scholarships, unless they’re need based. If they really want a student who for some reason would greatly balance the school or would add some important ingredient, why shouldn’t they let them know it? It doesn’t hurt the other applicants - they still accept who they accept. After all, many schools give merit aid, and it’s also very subjective. Is that fair? Is if fair that some 1600 get rejected and while 1200s get admitted? Fairness isn’t really the issue here. It’s about what works for the institution. Thats the name of the game, and in most cases, some students benefit while others don’t. But then, a lot in life isn’t fair.</p>
<p>I’m all for likely letters if I get one, and I hate them if I don’t. ;)</p>
<p>calidan: you are the person! (i dont know if ur a guy or girl lol)</p>
<p>I second what calidan said!</p>
<p>LOL thanks, neelesh (guy, by the way). </p>
<p>But seriously, Celebrian- would you still be against likely letters if you got one next week? I would venture to guess not (of course I could be wrong). :p</p>
<p>I’m against likely letters because I’m not getting one :mad:</p>
<p>so you were hoping for one… ms 1600 ;)</p>