I've been getting a ton of emails from colleges I'm not interested in. How do I get them to stop sending me messages?
To stop receiving emails from colleges you're not interested in, you can take the following steps:
1. Unsubscribe: Most college emails will contain an "unsubscribe" link or button, typically located at the bottom of the email. Click on the link and follow the instructions, which usually involve confirming your email address and sometimes selecting a reason for unsubscribing. Keep in mind that you may have to do this for each college that's sending you emails.
2. Adjust your email settings: If you find that you're receiving emails from multiple colleges and unsubscribing individually is too time-consuming, consider setting up filters or folders in your email client. Create a new folder specifically for college-admission-related emails, and set up a filter to automatically send emails from colleges to that folder. That way, even if you continue to receive emails, at least they won't clutter your main inbox.
3. Updating your College Board settings: If you have taken SAT or PSAT tests, it's likely that your contact information has been shared with colleges through College Board's Student Search Service. To update your preferences or opt out of the service, log in to your College Board account, navigate to the "My Information" or "My Settings" section, and look for the Student Search Service or partner communication preferences. Make your changes and save your preferences.
4. Contact the college directly: If you still continue to receive emails after trying the above methods, you can contact the college's admissions office directly. Explain that you would like to be removed from their mailing list and provide your email address. It may take some time for the emails to stop, as they could have already scheduled some emails to be sent in the future.
Remember that this process may need to be repeated with every college that is sending you emails, so a little persistence will be required.
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