Thanks are in order

I have felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude today. This was sent to dean of admissions today:

Dean of Admissions,

I have just been reflecting lately on how far I have come to get to where I am right now...on the doorstep of my medical education. I have been assisting another young man for some months now who is applying this year and I have been reminded of all the rejections and triumphs that accompany a medical school application. I had never exerted myself like I did during those years of preparation. I became comfortable leaving my comfort zone. I solidified my goals. I learned a lot about myself. I have never wanted anything (or worked for anything) like a profession in medicine.

By nature of your position in admissions, you probably have all types of interactions with students. I obviously have no agenda here. I just feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for this opportunity to attend the this university. I have known for some months now about my acceptance but strangely it has only been lately that I have truly felt the magnitude of this achievement. I have met so many individuals in past months who have had to re-apply or who have not been admitted at all. I feel overwhelmingly fortunate.

I appreciate your investment in me. I felt so low last year when I flew all the way out to Georgetown to interview and had a rotten experience in the interview. I felt unimportant. I felt like a nameless face in the hoard of medical students. In the aftermath of that rejection (among some others) I wondered how I would ever break through the seemingly insurmountable tide of competition and politics. How would I ever break into the clear and secure one of the coveted spots at these universities? I just wanted someone to believe in me. I was very conscious that there were people whose applications were far superior to mine. Nevertheless, I felt that I had special talents too. I felt I had something to give. Those frantic, desperate feelings are now nothing more than memories after the incredible satisfaction came of being admitted to my first choice in universities.

Anyway, I just felt an interesting urge today to express these feelings to you. I apologize for the email instead of a formal letter. I just needed to express these things today. I hope these remarks don't portray hyper ramblings of another admitted medical student attending your school. I have had significant time to reflect on my acceptance. I am truly grateful to all those involved for your faith in me. I don't know how many times you hear thank you's after the admission process. I just wanted to make sure you heard mine.

Sincerely,

"Windypops"

P.S. Please forward this message on to anyone who has been involved in the admission process. I regret that I don't know each person I should be thanking.