The OLINformer

Dear Applicants,

This note is one of warm appreciation.

We received 1054 applications for 73 places in the Class of 2011 at Olin College. That figure represents a 34% increase in applications over last year and nearly double in the last two years. We have been overwhelmed with the response from prospective students interested in attending Olin. The quality of the applicant pool can only be described as breathtaking! Your accomplishments inside and outside the classroom are very impressive, making our decisions as to whom to invite to Candidates’ Weekends exceptionally difficult.

We are honored that you have chosen to apply to Olin College. Be assured that every application was carefully evaluated.

I want to wish you the very best in your college selection process. No doubt you will have many options, and whichever college or university you ultimately attend will indeed be lucky to count you in its student body.

Sincerely,
Charles S. Nolan, Ph.D.
Vice President of External Relations and Dean of Admission