We know you’re excited to demonstrate your interest to the colleges on your list. But before you dash off an e-mail to the admissions office at your dream school, think about how you are presenting yourself to your potential alma mater.
Admissions officers usually provide their contact information via the admissions website because they want to be accessible and available to answer questions from applicants—either about the college application process or about the school. If you have specific questions about academic programs or campus life (or just want to touch base with the admissions officer assigned to your geographic region), sending an e-mail to college admissions will get you the essential information you need AND show your enthusiasm for the school.
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If you receive a reply, make sure you get back to the admissions officer right away—even if it took a while for them to get back to you. This will demonstrate to the officer that you are mature, responsible, and taking the college process seriously. Think of any additional conversations you have with colleges as an extension of your application, and you'll do just fine.
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