First Communication from a Program!!!

I got my first communication from a program yesterday. It wasn't an interview offer or a thanks-but-no-thanks letter. It was a postcard from Vanderbilt that said:

"This will acknowledge receipt of your application packet for the 2006 plastic surgery match on October 4, 2004"

It was signed by R. Bruce Shack, M.D. Professor and Chairman. Both my wife and I thought it was very nice of them to send a card. This is especially true because they probably get over 200 applications.