Post-Phone Call Etiquette Question

[calgoldenbear]

I received a phone call from a woman I interview with at one of the schools I applied to this morning and she notified me that I've been accepted. I'm wondering what the etiquette would be for following up. I plan on sending her a thank you note in the mail, but I'm also thinking about sending her a thank you email right now.

 

Would an email and thank you note via postal service be too much? Or should I just send the note and no email?

Edited February 14, 2014 by calgoldenbear

[cupofnimbus]

You can send her a thank you note, if you like, but I think following up with a quick email reiterating your interest and thanking her for the time in the interview will be sufficient. Hang onto the note for after you hear back from the program, then send her a personal thank you note thanking her for her time and for considering your application. 

[calgoldenbear]

Good point. Thank you for the advice, cupofnimbus!

[TakeruK]

Congratulations on your acceptance! I don't think a thank you note is appropriate, because you normally do not send a thank you card to an employer for hiring you. An email expressing your appreciation and excitement is very appropriate though. 

 

Normally, the acceptance notification comes via email, with information about the school and program and an invitation to ask questions (and sometimes to arrange a visit) so it would be natural to respond to that email with whatever questions you might have. But in your case, perhaps an email thanking them for the opportunity to study at their program is good and if you are interested in visiting the campus, maybe you can inquire if that is possible as well. This is also a good time to a few questions about the program if you have any!