<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I just got a letter from Yale based on my ACT scores explaining about the college and information about the University, etc. In the letter above my name was a two digit number.</p>
<p>Anyone else ever get such a letter, and if so ever find out / know what the numbers above the name mean?</p>
<p>Little strange, and just curious about why it’s there.</p>
<p>marketing.</p>
<p>No idea what the number is for, but above is correct.</p>
<p>Those with two digits are on the “expected to admit” list.</p>
<p>Those with three digits are from the “possible” to admit list</p>
<p>Those with four digits are from the “unless your name is Emma Watson, don’t apply list”</p>
<p>or not.</p>
<p>You had me there for a minute.</p>
<p>And thanks, I assumed as such but was merely curious if it had some sort of value beyond just generic marketing.</p>
<p>;)</p>
<p>Sorry but I had to have some fun with you. Good luck if you apply!</p>
<p>yeah no worries - well except from looking at some of the decline applications…</p>
<p>My son received a letter from Yale Undergrad Admissions. He did do well on the ACT and AP Exams.
Is the letter pure marketing or do they target specific students?</p>
<p>pure marketing </p>
<p>Your son’s score put him in a certian range and now, your mail carrier will curse you for the reams of brochures and catalogs he’ll receive. </p>
<p>The only targeted recruiting they would do would be coaches looking for high achieving and talented athletes.</p>
<p>Congrats, however</p>
<p>Yeah it’s a false hope - looks fancy on the fridge though!</p>
<p>best of luck to your son - well actually i may take that back as he’s competition.</p>