<p>what if you didn’t apply for the fellowship (but are happy to receive it, of course) and you got a letter with the acceptance package saying ‘based on the evaluation of your academic strengths, interests, and extracurricular activities, the admissions committee and wilson faculty committee feel you would be a good fit for the wilson research fellowship program.’ and blah, blah, blah, we hope you accept our OFFER?
of course i’ll accept, but was i supposed to apply? it doesn’t message an essay in their reasons for choosing me…</p>