| Getting off the waitlist is as much a crap-shot as getting regular admit. Several variables play:
1. How many kids have sent in SIR acceptance - totally unpredictable this year given HP eliminated Early.
2. Ivyes playing with yield after they know actual numbers - are they willing to take a hit this year and blame it on record baby-boom crest applications or elimination of Early
3. How much they really wanted you in the first place (when they reviewed your app.)
Given "senoritis" strikes most kids, it is actually very difficult to point out something "spectacular" happened in the last few months since app was submitted. I am sure they can see through last minute bogus efforts to get in. In my opinion, they probably look at the profile of the matriculated students, the profile of the student body they are trying to fill and then take kids of the waitlist to fill the gaps. All this assuming there are still slots unfilled. |