<p>There is no need for an IF when it comes to using waitlists. In the above theoretical case, based on standard practices, you could expect 1200 to 2000 admissions at each school, and probably around to 10,000 waitlists offers in total.</p>
<p>The reality of today’s admissions at top ten colleges is that the regular admission cycle is just one of the facets of the process. For many, it involves negotiated admissions for the very rich and very talented, likely letters, one or more rounds of early admissions, deferrals, waitlists, and more acceptances after the summer melt … all sandwiching the regular decision that gets the headlines in April and May. </p>
<p>What we see as a fickle and cacophonous process is in reality a well orchestrated symphony that runs all year in order to please the demands of the … school and its supporters.</p>