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MIT Admission Letter by kodewrita(m): 3:37pm On Apr 25, 2005 |
Turning the Tables on College Recruiters MIT certainly has a reputation to be proud of, but its admissions department went a little overboard, I think. The first letter is reputed to be an honest-to-goodness mailing from MIT, the second is one prospective student's reply: ************* April 18, 2004 Mr. Saka Dayo 123 Main Street Smalltown, O State, Nigeria MTN23-4567 Dear Saka: You've got the grades. You've certainly got the SAT scores. And now you've got a letter from MIT. Maybe you're surprised. Most students would be. But you're not most students. And that's exactly why I urge you to consider carefully one of the most selective universities in America. The level of potential reflected in your performance is a powerful indicator that you might well be an excellent candidate for MIT. It certainly got my attention! Engineering's not for you? No problem. It may surprise you to learn we offer more than 40 major fields of study, from architecture to brain and cognitive sciences, from economics (perhaps the best program in the country) to writing. What? Of course, you don't want to be bored. Who does? Life here *is* tough *and* demanding, but it's also *fun*. MIT students are imaginative and creative - inside and outside the classroom. You're interested in athletics? Great! MIT has more varsity teams - 39 - than almost any other university, and a tremendous intramural program so everybody can participate. You think we're too expensive? Don't be too sure. We've got surprises for you there, too. Why not send the enclosed Information Request to find out more about this unique institution? Why not do it right now? Sincerely, Michael C. tutor Director of Admissions P.S. If you'd like a copy of a fun-filled, fact-filled brochure, "Insight," just check the appropriate box on the form. *************** May 5, 2004 Michael C. Behnke MIT Director of Admissions Office of Admissions, Room 3-108 Cambridge MA 02139-4307 Dear Michael: You've got the reputation. You've certainly got the pomposity. And now you've got a letter from Saka Dayo . Maybe you're surprised. Most universities would be. But you're not most universities. And that's exactly why I urge you to carefully consider one of the most selective students in Nigeria, so selective that he will choose only *one* of the thousands of accredited universities in the country. The level of pomposity and lack of tact reflected in your letter is a powerful indicator that your august institution might well be a possibility for Saka Dayo's future education. It certainly got my attention! Don't want Comp-Sci students? No problem. It may surprise you to learn that my interests cover over 400 fields of study, from semantics to limnology, from object-oriented programming (perhaps one of the youngest professionals in the country) to classical piano. What? Of course you don't want egotistical jerks. Who does? I *am* self-indulgent *and* over confident, but I'm also amusing. Saka Dayo is funny and amusing - whether you're laughing with him or at him. You're interested in athletes? Great! Saka Dayo has played more sports - 47 - than almost any other student, including oddball favorites such as Dating. You think I can pay for your school? Don't be too sure. I've got surprises for you there, too. Why not send a guaranteed admission and full scholarship to increase your chance of being selected by Saka Dayo? Why not do it right now? Sincerely, Saka Dayo P.S. If you'd like a copy of a fun-filled, fact-filled brochure, "Saka Dayo: What a Guy!" just ask. |
Re: MIT Admission Letter by IAH(f): 4:20pm On Jun 09, 2005 |
Very funny post indeed. 1 Like |
Re: MIT Admission Letter by hotangel2(f): 7:11am On Jun 22, 2005 |
What is this? |
Re: MIT Admission Letter by WesleyanA(f): 5:31am On Jul 05, 2005 |
HA!HA!HA!HA!HA LMEAF!!! that was F.U.N.N.Y. lmao did that really happen or are you just joking 1 Like |
Re: MIT Admission Letter by Oracle(m): 12:59am On Aug 24, 2006 |
thatz one smart student |
Re: MIT Admission Letter by kodewrita(m): 11:54am On Jun 25, 2010 |
Wow. quite an age. |
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