Helpful Tips on Working the Waitlist!
Being waitlisted is not only disappointing – it also leaves students in a sort of limbo. They will not get confirmation of acceptance or denial before the first week of May and might wait a lot longer, well into the summer.
Here are some steps to take while waiting:
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Colleges that waitlist you will want to know if you want to remain on the list. Read whether there are any specific conditions to accepting. Then respond immediately.
- Unless they have specifically asked for no further information, write a letter to admissions offices. Send an email to your admissions counselor expressing your continued interest and hope that you will attain admission. Be sure to update your achievements and let the school know why you are a good fit!
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Don’t despair! The fact that the school waitlisted you instead of denying you means that you have met their admissions requirements but that they have too many qualified applicants. Search for the school’s Common Data Set and check out the number of students waitlisted, who accepted a place, and who were admitted last year to get a better sense of your chances.
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