Does expressing continued interest (alluding to the fact that it's a top pick) in a school after interviewing diminish one's chances of receiving merit scholarships? Assuming scholarships are used as a recruitment tool, would someone who is perceived as very eager to attend not be targeted with exceptional financial aid?
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There is little reason to contact them at this point. It has no effect on the outcome of acceptance or recruitment $. Nobody believes these proclamations of undying devotion!
Why have schools explicitly said that they "encourage us to show our love for the school after interview day"?
They're needy.
Maybe they think you will feel guilty later about promising them undying love (as you go to another school).
Admissions is strikingly similar to courtship
Exactly. And LOI are the same as a guy telling some hot chick "yes, I'll still respect you in the morning".
