I've got what I think is a problem

[braintrust]

So I'm really excited about Georgetown. I interviewed with them 7 weeks ago and still can't get them off my mind. Their policy is that after eight weeks contact them if I haven't heard from them yet concerning a decision. AS of yet I have not. Pending a verdict of waitlist they recommend a three paragraph persuasive essay to give addiional info and sway the adcoms.

So in my haste last week, I sent an email to their admissions coordinator asking which was the best way to send a letter of intent. He responded within a day saying "email as an attachment"

Here are my issues

1) I used the word "intent" instead of interest and I don't know if I told him I was committed to the school. I really loved it but I guess I'm still a little scared to say yes this early.

2) I haven't been able to respond quickly because of finals other people I've talked to have said that if I don't send the letter ASAP (before monday morning) It would challenge my integrity and hurt my chances.

3) the other reason for my hesitancy for sending the letter has been because of the explicit instructions we got at the interview: "to contact them after the eight weeks is up and you put on the waitlist"

So What I'm asking is have I created a problem and how do I solve it or do I ride it out until I hear from them before sending the letter.

thanks for your input

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[0Complications]

Just email it back as an attachment and change the words intent to interest.

Don't blow him off though, that would be rude. You sent the first email so send the second.

Then wait and cross your fingers.

 

[DrBubbles]

I'm not sure what I'd do about the 'intent' vs 'interest.' If they make the connection that you were previously intending to go there and later weakened your stance, I'm not sure how little or much it would weaken your chances. So I'll leave that up to your better judgment to decide. However, I do think it'd be great to send the emailed letter now--it might help sway their decision. Trust your gut--if you really loved G'town, go for it. If there's something about it that's just not right, you can find a better resolution.

 

[Dr_Dan_the_man]

why don't you give it a week to see if you are waitlisted or not.

Mrs. Sullivan clearly said that they re-review everyone who sends a LOI and I think she mentioned that ~30% of those people ultimately got accepted.

I don't think sending a premature letter will help your cause.


Oh, and if you sent an email to the admissions office asking where to send a letter of intent., i doubt they will go back to that email after they get the letter. Dont stress so much......

As a final note, G'town seemed to be keen on finding students who really fit with their philosophy and really wanted to attend. If you really want to go there, take the time to write a thoughtful letter and make it personal. Show them why you belong.