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:

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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.

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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.

Very funny post indeed.

What is this?

HA!HA!HA!HA!HA LMEAF!!!

that was F.U.N.N.Y. lmao

did that really happen or are you just joking

thatz one smart student

Wow. quite an age.