letter of interest (LoI): call, email or write?

[bj02454]

What bears more weight: calls, emails or letters? And does anyone have specific advice re: certain schools?

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[FlowLimited]

I definitely wouldn't call; that's just too transient. You want something that they can put in your file, so an email or a letter are your best bet. If you want to cover all your bases, you could send a letter and then shoot an email to the dean of admissions briefly stating your interest and informing them that there's a letter on the way.

Really though, it's up to you.

 

[mbe36]

I say letter. It's more personable, tangible and takes a bit more effort.

 

[bj02454]

Those were my thoughts, but someone mentioned that they note your call and subject down - anyone else hear this ever?

How often is too much for LoI's? I want to seem persistant, but not pesky

 

[FlowLimited]

Those were my thoughts, but someone mentioned that they note your call and subject down - anyone else hear this ever?

How often is too much for LoI's? I want to seem persistant, but not pesky

Even if they do note your call and subject, you want something more substantial in your file than "so-and-so called saying he likes us." Send a letter.

In terms of frequency, I would say you should only send a letter ONCE. If you happen to get waitlisted, you could potentially send another one, but don't overwhelm them with correspondence.

 

[alwaysaangel]

No calls. You won't get anyone important on the line and they won't remember you.

Email is good if time is important.

Letter is best.

 

[chessknt]

Even if they do note your call and subject, you want something more substantial in your file than "so-and-so called saying he likes us." Send a letter.

In terms of frequency, I would say you should only send a letter ONCE. If you happen to get waitlisted, you could potentially send another one, but don't overwhelm them with correspondence.

Is it normal to send a LoInterest after an interview and before a decision? I was under the impression that they were used primarily for people who were waitlisted....

 

[FlowLimited]

Is it normal to send a LoInterest after an interview and before a decision? I was under the impression that they were used primarily for people who were waitlisted....

It's perfectly normal to send one after your interview but before a decision has been made. Sending a letter before a decision could turn a potential rejection into a waitlist, or a waitlist into an acceptance. Whether this will happen though, is impossible to tell. At the very least, it couldn't hurt.

However, definitely send a letter if you get waitlisted. Anything to show your continued interest in the school will be helpful.