Code Word

[Scrofula]

Anyone know how to interpret code words in the Dean's Letter? I have two that I am suspicious of:

1. "pleased to recommend"
2. "scrofula is a most excellent candidate"

The first sounds so-so but I'm not even sure that's part of the code. Good way to make medical students paranoid!

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[Soupbone]

our school uses three phrases
recommend c enthusiasm ---> top 25%
recommend c confidence ---> middle 50%
recommend --> last 25%

Has anyone heard of any stories of bad deans letters?

I would love to hear the various stories ( urban legend or not )

 

[Magree]

Hi:

Why do they use such code words. Don't they have to put your ranking in the dean's letter?

M-

 

[Billie]

Originally posted by Magree:
•Hi:

Why do they use such code words. Don't they have to put your ranking in the dean's letter?

M-•

At my school, when you fill out the form to request the Dean's letter and where you want it sent, they ask you to check a box for whether or not you want your ranking put in the letter or not. But I don't know if that is standard everywhere, or just a few places.

Billie

 

[Annette]

What about when they don't even recommend? My school is new at this, so what am I to think? Do I ask them to rewrite the letter?