ISU acceptance videos!

[ruxCYtable]

Have you guys seen the videos they are sending to accepted applicants, featuring President Leath, Coach Prohm and CNN anchor Christine Romans? They are TOP NOTCH! Too bad our football videos aren't as good!

The one I saw today I don't want to post because it has a student's name in it but if someone has one they want to share, they are awesome!

 

[ruxCYtable]

Here's one version. There's one with Coach Prohm as well. The kid posted it publicly so I figure he won't mind if I post it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8KAdt7xw94

 

[Bamacyclone]

Here's one version. There's one with Coach Prohm as well. The kid posted it publicly so I figure he won't mind if I post it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8KAdt7xw94

That's a great idea.

 

[cmjh10]

They did these last year I believe. I think they are a little cheesy, but its a big moment for these kids, so let them have a little fun.

 

[Farnsworth]

I think that's extremely cheesy, but who knows what the youth of today like. Is this to encourage them to pick ISU over other schools they receive acceptance to also?

Like a really corny video e-card saying please love us back.

Edit: didn't mean to add to the recent negatively on the board, so I guess I could see this as a little fun thing since it's only going to you personally as a student and not meant to be a public video. Would be a good way to get them online and reconnected with the university before making a decision.

 

[CyCrazy]

I think that's extremely cheesy, but who knows what the youth of today like. Is this to encourage them to pick ISU over other schools they receive acceptance to also?

Like a really corny video e-card saying please love us back.

Edit: didn't mean to add to the recent negatively on the board, so I guess I could see this as a little fun thing since it's only going to you personally as a student and not meant to be a public video. Would be a good way to get them online and reconnected with the university before making a decision.

It's cheesy but I think it's kinda cool. I don't think it's a desperate love me back video like you claim it to be.

 

[Farnsworth]

Ya I changed my mind and think it's fun as well. I was being too analytical about the purpose of it from iowa state's end.

 

[BCClone]

I think it's a way to make it seem the university is excited to have you instead of the kid is supposed to be lucky to get in.

 

[HandSanitizer]

cheesy....maybe, but its way better than just another letter in the mail which they will receive officially anyway.
Nice job ISU. I like it.

 

[JM4CY]

That's a great idea.

Someone should make one for Adam Huluska

 

[Stewo]

I'll be honest. When I got this particular email last year (more or less the same), I got a bit emotional. Not like sobbing like a baby type of thing, but for me it was a very proud moment. I was 31 years old and finally made the move to get into the college I've always loved. It was one of those life-long dreams that I didn't realize that I had until 5 or so years ago. Sure, it's corny, but for me it was special.

 

[JHUNSY]

They did it a few years ago as well when I got in so I'd imagine they've done it for at least 3 or 4 years.

 

[Cyclonic1]

I like it too and think they're cool.
Even if a kid thinks it might be a little cheesy I can guarantee they still won't get rid of it right away.

 

[DurangoCy]

CPR saying, "The next 4 years..." I like his optimism.

 

[CycloneWarning]

My daughter got one last year and very much enjoyed it.

She spent an afternoon filling out online application for both ISU and KU. ISU responded within couple days with the video. KU responded the next day with just an email acceptance. So she definitely preferred ISU effort.

Taking her up this week for her freshman year.

 

[chuckd4735]

Back in my day, we just got a letter in the mail...

 

[RubyClone]

Back in my day, we just got a letter in the mail...

Yeah, me too - but at least the pony express rider gave me a slap on the back and and "atta boy"

 

[DeereClone]

It's corny and kinda meh. If they would have said the kids name I could see where it was cool. If I was a student and they had these people reading a ****** and then they flash my name on a banner I guess I don't get all that excited about it.

Do they send out letters still, too? I saved my acceptance letter. It is behind my diploma in the frame. Not sure why, but I thought it would be neat to have.