For anyone who has missed the SMS cellphone messaging revolution here is an informative case study from the Smart Mobs web site:

A welcome alternative for High school students waiting to hear if they've been accepted at Creighton University in Nebraska; checking their cell phone instead of their mailbox.

According to the Associated Press, "since November, 700 students - or 44 percent - of those admitted to Creighton University have been notified through a text message. The school added the option on application forms last fall."