MIT, fine institution
Bart Bartlett (bart@informix.com)
Wed, 04 Sep 1996 09:37:31 -0700
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>The first letter is one MIT sends out, The second is one they got back.
>
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>
>April 18, 1994
>
>Mr. John T. Mongan
>123 Main Street
>Smalltown, California 94123-4567
>
>Dear John:
>
>You've got the grades. You've certainly got the PSAT scores. And
>now you've got a letter from MIT. Maybe you're surprised. Most
>students would be.
>
>But you're not most students. And that's exactly why I urge you to
>consider carefully one of the most selective universities in America.
>
>The level of potential reflected in your performance is a powerful
>indicator that you might well be an excellent candidate for MIT. It
>certainly got my attention!
>
>Engineering's not for you? No problem. It may surprise you to learn
>we offer more than 40 major fields of study, from architecture to
>brain and cognitive sciences, from economics (perhaps the best
>program in the country) to writing.
>
>What? Of course, you don't want to be bored. Who does? Life here
>*is* tough *and* demanding, but it's also *fun*. MIT students are
>imaginative and creative - inside and outside the classroom.
>
>You're interested in athletics? Great! MIT has more varsity teams -
>39 - than almost any other university, and a tremendous intramural
>program so everybody can participate.
>
>You think we're too expensive? Don't be too sure. We've got
>surprises for you there, too.
>
>Why not send the enclosed Information Request to find out more about
>this unique institution? Why not do it right now?
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Michael C. Benhke Director of Admissions
>
>P.S. If you'd like a copy of a fun-filled, fact-filled brochure,
> "Insight," just check the appropriate box on the form.
>
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>
>May 5, 1994
>
>Michael C. Behnke
>MIT Director of Admissions
>Office of Admissions, Room 3-108
>Cambridge MA 02139-4307
>
>Dear Michael:
>
>You've got the reputation. You've certainly got the pomposity. And
>now you've got a letter from John Mongan. Maybe you're surprised.
>Most universities would be.
>
>But you're not most universities. And that's exactly why I urge you
>to carefully consider one of the most selective students in America,
>so selective that he will choose only *one* of the thousands of
>accredited universities in the country.
>
>The level of pomposity and lack of tact reflected in your letter is
>a powerful indicator that your august institution might well be a
>possibility for John Mongan's future education. It certainly got
>my attention!
>
>Don't want Bio-Chem students? No problem. It may surprise you to
>learn that my interests cover over 400 fields of study, from semantics
>to limnology, from object-oriented programming (perhaps one of the
>youngest professionals in the country) to classical piano.
>
>What? Of course you don't want egotistical jerks. Who does? I *am*
>self indulgent *and* over confident, but I'm also amusing. John Mongan
>is funny and amusing - whether you're laughing with him or at him.
>
>You're interested in athletes? Great! John Mongan has played more
>sports - 47 - than almost any other student, including oddball
>favorites such as Orienteering.
>
>You think I can pay for your school? Don't be too sure. I've got
>surprises for you there, too.
>
>Why not send a guaranteed admission and full scholarship to increase
>your chance of being selected by John Mongan? Why not do it right now?
>
>Sincerely,
>
>John Mongan
>
>P.S. If you'd like a copy of a fun-filled, fact-filled brochure,
> "John Mongan: What a Guy!" just ask.
>
>
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