I just had an interview with a university I'm really interested in, and some friends told me I should send a thank you email. How important is it to do this, and what should I include to make a good impression?
In the college application process, expressing gratitude for an interview often leaves a favorable impression. A thank you email helps re-emphasize your interest in the university and keep you top of mind as the interviewer forms their impression of you.
What you say in the email is also important. You want it to be personal, considerate and concise. Here's a general structure to follow:
1. Express your thanks: Begin with a straightforward expression of thanks for the interviewer's time. Emphasize how you valued the opportunity to discuss the university and learn more about it.
2. Make it personal: Refer to a specific topic you talked about, an interesting fact you learned, or a shared interest with the interviewer. This will show that you were engaged and attentive during your conversation.
3. Reinforce your interest: Briefly restate why you’re excited about the university. Be authentic and genuine in expressing your interest and commitment to the school.
4. Close in a courteous manner: Thank them again and express how you look forward to the possibility of joining their campus community.
Remember to use formal language and check your email for spelling and grammatical errors before sending it off.
In short, while a thank you email won't make or break your application, it conveys your seriousness and excitement about the school, qualities universities appreciate in candidates. So go ahead and send that thank you note! It's a polite thing to do and it will help you leave a positive mark on the admissions process.
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