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That's what I figured I have to admit, Habanero, that it was nice to see Carnegie Mellon and MIT in my inbox, but I didn't want to count my chickens before they hatched! Thanks guys!

Hi All, I have been reading the forums here for quite a while, but never registered. Anyway, I'd like to know your personal take on "recruitment e-mails" that you might receive after taking the GRE or GMAT. More specifically, do these types of e-mails affect the "chances" of an applicant being accepted to that program? I ask this because I know that I opted in to the list where my scores could be shared with schools, and after taking the GRE earlier this month, a couple schools have contacted me in e-mails an invited me to apply to the programs. I was happy a bit, because while I had never considered one of the schools, it is a prestigious Ivy, and the program shared with me is something I'd be interested in. However, the e-mail only said that based on my profile I would be a good match for the program. I don't want to waste energy applying to a school I have no real shot at, and certainly don't want to spend that money on the application if i don't have a real chance. Anyway, do you think these types of e-mails are merely commercial or worthwhile and give a boost to an application. Thanks!