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I have a question regarding significant others and the application process. This is a little long, but I wanted to explain the entire backstory:
My SO and I (together 2.5 years) are both applying this cycle. We are a little older than the average applicants and intend to stay together no matter what happens. We are willing to do long distance (we have in the past), but obviously our strong preference is to stay in the same geographic area.
We’ve both had several interviews, but unfortunately only one at the same school (out of state).
Yesterday, I got accepted to a school. This is one of our top choices because it is in-state for us and we would be near our family. It’s also a great school. My SO has not received an interview at this school, but hasn’t been rejected either. This school also doesn’t accept update letters of any kind.
I am considering writing a short letter to the Dean informing them that my SO has applied to this school and mentioning how their school is one of my top choices, but also how I need to consider other factors (such as support network, etc). I have received feedback from students (at a different school) that some Deans are receptive to this information. I just don’t want to come across as if I’m manipulating the Dean into offering my SO an interview. Is this a good idea? Is there any risk that I could get my acceptance rescinded or is there nothing to lose by sending this?
Thank you in advance for any feedback.
My SO and I (together 2.5 years) are both applying this cycle. We are a little older than the average applicants and intend to stay together no matter what happens. We are willing to do long distance (we have in the past), but obviously our strong preference is to stay in the same geographic area.
We’ve both had several interviews, but unfortunately only one at the same school (out of state).
Yesterday, I got accepted to a school. This is one of our top choices because it is in-state for us and we would be near our family. It’s also a great school. My SO has not received an interview at this school, but hasn’t been rejected either. This school also doesn’t accept update letters of any kind.
I am considering writing a short letter to the Dean informing them that my SO has applied to this school and mentioning how their school is one of my top choices, but also how I need to consider other factors (such as support network, etc). I have received feedback from students (at a different school) that some Deans are receptive to this information. I just don’t want to come across as if I’m manipulating the Dean into offering my SO an interview. Is this a good idea? Is there any risk that I could get my acceptance rescinded or is there nothing to lose by sending this?
Thank you in advance for any feedback.
