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Seriously Harvard?

4/20/2014

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Recently I came across the rejection email Harvard University sends its once hopeful, now more than likely crushed applicants.  Yes, you read that first sentence correctly -- Rejection email!  I teach my students about using the proper channels for different communications.  Someone should teach Harvard about it apparently.

I have an issue with sending an email here instead of sending a letter.  In fact, I have several issues with the letter too.  Take a look at their original email below.  My thoughts/comments are in blue.  Then judge for yourself if I am being too hard on Harvard (or is this now the standard when it comes to college applications?  Which if it is, that is just a sad state of affairs).
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Amy
4/20/2014 01:40:24 pm

I totally agree with all your points! I would also add how insulting it is that the letter is basically a carbon copy, with no personal reference at all. I understand that the college rejects more than they accept, but they must go through all of the applications, couldn't they add in a little something personal that would encourage the applicant. This is exactly why I encourage young people to look into smaller liberal arts colleges, which seem to be more personal in their nature. It makes me feel sorry for those who even apply to places like Harvard in the first place..

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