Thank you notes: Goofy but gracious

My feeling about post-interview thank you notes is that they can't hurt. In theory it seems a little funny that a candidate would thank a faculty member in writing for an obligatory interview. But when I was interviewing candidates at Harvard, it really was nice to receive a note from an applicant.

My suggestions regarding thank you notes:

1. Hand write - no emails.
2. Send the note in a timely manner (the next day).
3. Keep it brief.
4. If there was something particularly noteworthy about the interview (a common interest) mention it.
5. Be formal in your tone.

Good luck,
Michelle
www.InsiderMedicalAdmissions.com