Tips on the "You're my top choice" letter

[Hercules]

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Hey guys (and gals),
I know we've had some threads touching on this topic before, but I would like to go a little more in depth. I've narrowed my choices down to two schools: one is my state school that I've already been accepted into and the other is a prestigious private school where I have interviewed but not heard back from. I REALLY want to go to the private school. I had a good fall semester so I sent the updated transcript to them and now I'm getting ready to send an update letter. I'd like to include the fact that they are my top choice in the letter, but I don't know quite what the appropriate wording should be(Is begging and pleading considered poor form

?). Could someone offer tips, advice, possibly even post a similar letter that they have sent? Thanks




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Hercules

But there is also a time for sleeping.
-Odysseus in the Odyssey 11.330-331

 

[lilycat]

Herc. -- if you don't mind, I will get back to you later with a copy of what I did. Of course, I have no idea if it will be effective or not yet! In talking with advisors, faculty interviewers, etc., the update letter, with the addition of why this is your top choice (if it truly is), is the most effective way to go. I think sincerity is definitely key, because apparently these letters are more common than I originally believed, by people who really aren't sincere in the idea they are conveying, and thus, diminish the seriousness and sincerity of letters from other applicants.

 

[KidA]

Here's a copy of the letter I sent:

"Dear Harvard,

You are my top choice. Now let me in.


Sincerely,

KidA"

PS- I think it worked!

 

[poohbear]

KidA,

I think you forgot to say "please".

"Now let me in, *please*."