手写的卡片更认真一些，表达更多一份的诚意。申请大学和申请高中收到 likely letter 表达的是同一个意思。这里有比较准确的定义：“
Likely letters do not guarantee acceptance, but they are the closest thing you'll get to a “yes” before the official acceptance letters arrive. If you receive a likely letter, you're nearly guaranteed a spot at the school.”
