What to do after getting waitlisted?

What you SHOULD do if you’re waitlisted

1. Let it settle in. Evaluate how much you want to attend this institution, and decide whether or not you want to stay on the waitlist.
2. Make your choice known.
3. Write a letter.
4. Tell them why they should accept you.
5. Send it to the right person.
6. Be yourself and proofread.

Can you get rejected after being waitlisted?

Wait-listed applicants can typically either accept or reject a waitlist offer, usually via postcard or online. Those considering accepting – which is required for further consideration – should ensure the school is truly a top choice, experts say.

What happens if I accept a waitlist offer?

Even if you decide to remain on the waiting list, prepare to attend another college. You’ll forfeit this deposit if the college that waitlisted you offers you a place and you accept. Still, you need to be sure you have a place in an incoming freshman class next fall.

How do I ask for waitlist status?

However, if that information is not publicly available, send an email to the general admissions email address requesting your advisor’s contact information. Then, reach out to your admissions officer via email to ask questions about your waitlisted status.

Is Waitlisted better than rejected?

Being waitlisted is better than being rejected because you still have some chance of getting into the school. According to the NACAC survey, the average acceptance rate across all institutions for those who choose to stay on the waitlist is 20\% and 7\% for selective institutions.

Is waitlist better than rejected?

Do waitlisted students get financial aid?

If I am admitted, will I still be eligible for financial aid? Although we do reserve the right to be need-aware when admitting wait-listed students, those who are admitted and have applied for need-based aid will still receive 100\% of their families’ demonstrated need, completely loan free.

Why did I get waitlisted?

Here are the most common reasons why applicants are placed on a waitlist: If your parents are alumni, work for the college or are well-connected, you might have been waitlisted as a courtesy, to avoid offending your parents. Waitlisting softens the blow of rejection. You might have been too strong a candidate.

What do you say in a waitlist letter?

Your waitlist updates or letter of continued interest (you write those) and letters of support (other people write these) should focus on three areas: your growing list of qualifications, the steps you’ve taken to ameliorate shortcomings, and the ways in which you are the perfect fit for the school.