Should I reply to welcome email for application? Forum

[BreakingTheLaw]

Ha...I know this is a "roll the bones" kind of silly detail, but anybody have a feeling one way or the other on this? It is a "welcome, we've received your app" email directly from an assistant dean of admissions. My sales side always leans me toward a "thank you very much" kind of reply, but...just a random question if anyone has a feeling on it.

Thanks,
BTL

[dakatz]

Its a generic email sent to all of the thousands of kids who applied. You don't need to reply to it.

[BreakingTheLaw]

Thanks Dakatz...yes, I realize the text is just a generic auto-reply, but the reply email address is to a dean I know of there...ha....no biggie...just being superstitious and would do anything to help this app along.

Thanks,
BTL

[Kiersten1985]

Right. From the dean's email address, thousands of emails are sent to people like you. Not to be rude, but it's in no way a personal email from the dean to you nor would the dean know who the hell you were if you respond.

[dynomite]

You're inclined to do it. It can't hurt.

[atparks]

Ha...I know this is a "roll the bones" kind of silly detail, but anybody have a feeling one way or the other on this? It is a "welcome, we've received your app" email directly from an assistant dean of admissions. My sales side always leans me toward a "thank you very much" kind of reply, but...just a random question if anyone has a feeling on it.

Thanks,
BTL

Don't waste your time replying. Every Dean, regardless of the level, has an assistant who reads their email. He/she will never ever see it, I promise.

Might come off the wrong way also...confidence is key, not desperation.

Best of luck whatever you decide.