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Patch's Poll: How Should Colleges Inform Applicants of their Decisions?

It's no longer just the fat envelope vs. the thin one.

Although more and more students apply and get their answers early, most high school students with college ambitions are still waiting impatiently to find out where they will be studying next year.

A generation ago, students received a letter in the mail — the telltale thin envelope had a rejection inside while the fat one was packed with information for the accepted student.

Some colleges still adhere to that method, but many now deliver the news either via email or through an online system that requires students to check in with a code.

A few appear to make phone calls to accepted students, though those are few and far between. Decisions are usually meted out before April 1.

How do you think colleges should deliver their news — good or bad?

Take our poll and tell us your college decision stories in the comments. Are you still waiting?

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Richard Poulton May 24, 2013 at 08:07 am
Thanks. Head-ons will do that.
Silence Dogood May 23, 2013 at 05:50 pm
I did and was told the road was shutdown to use alternate routes. That was it. I now see that thereRead More is a post explaining it. Head on collision by the army center.
Richard Poulton May 23, 2013 at 05:37 pm
Why not call the EHPD and ask that question.
Richard Poulton May 24, 2013 at 09:32 am
3:30 in the afternoon on a road with lots of traffic and I will bet people did witness this accidentRead More but due to the "don't get involved" attitude these days, no one will call. Just so sad!
Richard Poulton May 24, 2013 at 09:32 am
3:30 in the afternoon on a road with lots of traffic and I will bet people did witness this accidentRead More but due to the "don't get involved" attitude these days, no one will call. Just so sad!
Stephen Austin May 20, 2013 at 11:14 am
I'm sorry I don't have any equipment.
Lori Marcucci May 20, 2013 at 09:29 am
I have a 16 year old son that might be able to help. He needs to earn some money. Do you have theRead More equipment? You can contact me with the info Thank you