LOCI
Education & Academia abbreviation · Academic
| Stands for | Letter of continued interest |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
LOCI stands for Letter of continued interest, an academic abbreviation.
Letter sent by a waitlisted or deferred applicant to a college or graduate program to confirm continued interest, update accomplishments and, if true, state that the school is a first choice. Admissions offices differ on whether they welcome such letters.
Example: After being waitlisted, she sent a short LOCI with her new research award.
Usage notes
Waitlist instructions often specify whether to submit an update through the applicant portal. Medical school applicants frequently send a LOCI or "letter of intent" to their top-choice school. Overly frequent contact is generally discouraged.
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