tOSU e-mail to prospective students

by RWReese on Feb 1, 2012 9:36 AM EST

I work in Higher Ed. A colleague of mine forwarded to me an e-mail sent to her daughter by the tOSU admissions office because she thought the message was different from other admissions office correspondence that they've been receiving. While I disagree with some of the substance of the message, I have to give them some credit for creativity and chutzpah. Man, I hate those guys.

The message:

Feeling the love? This is the time of year when college-bound students find themselves on the receiving end of high praise and deep hyperbole from colleges and universities. You, no doubt, have a lot to read. So in short:

It's entirely possible that you are the brightest student ever.
The Ohio State University just might be the finest institution of higher education on the planet.

Seems we should learn more about each other. Tell us about you at replycard.osu.edu.

(Just thought people might get a laugh out of seeing this. Stunned they didn't somehow work in Urban Meyer.)

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There's probably an Urban Myer subliminal message when you click on the link

Joseph V. Paterno has left an impression on my soul that wil never, EVER go away.

by GoodOleDays on Feb 1, 2012 10:26 AM EST reply actions

I work with PSU undergrad admissions

and I owe you big, because I now have something to talk about at our next meeting. Points for creativity, though. I research a lot of prospective student material and have never seen anything like it.

"I just wanted to thank you for everything you've done for this university." "Oh, I haven't done enough." - Joe Paterno.

by dwf5095 on Feb 1, 2012 11:07 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Did tOSU just ask her out on a date?

by platnumkid on Feb 1, 2012 11:15 AM EST reply actions

"Like fast cars and tattoos?"

by No.21 on Feb 1, 2012 11:32 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

That is fantastic

I’m surprised my admissions department hasn’t thought of that.

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the Big Ten...or just lose the sweater vest.

by amandakt on Feb 1, 2012 2:27 PM EST reply actions

It's not a welcome email, it's a test.

It’s entirely possible that you are the brightest student ever.
The Ohio State University just might be the finest institution of higher education on the planet.

If you reply, they know you’re dumb enough for them, as you’re unaware of finer institutions of higher education. If you’re smart and see “finest institution of higher education on the planet” and “The Ohio State University” in the same sentence, you will immediately go elsewhere for a quality education. It allows them to focus on the more important things, such as over signing and finding new and creative ways to compensate student athletes while not having to worry about things like academics.

It is easy to go down into Hell; night and day, the gates of dark Death stand wide; but to climb back again, to retrace one's steps to the upper air - there's the rub, the task.

by Succss With Honor Always on Feb 1, 2012 3:07 PM EST reply actions 3 recs