<p>Good suggestion FlMathMom.
I’ll tell my son to check it out.</p>
<p>I know there have been students admitted off of the wait list in prior years (NOT taking the deferral option). I don’t have specific knowledge of how that happened, but if he really wants to attend Olin, I would recommend staying on the waitlist and telling the school that he very much wants to attend, and will attend if taken off. Then, he can place a deposit on his next choice school as a sure thing. If he’s not taken off Olin’s wait list over the summer, and still does not want to defer a year, then he can attend that school.</p>
<p>Maybe someone who is a current or former student can weigh in?</p>
<p>I would also recommend contacting Olin saying you want to stay on the waitlist and expressing how much you want to go to Olin. (But putting down a deposit at the next choice school is also a very good idea to give you options). The Olin waitlist is not ranked. In general, they will take from the list with two criteria:
- making the class as diverse as possible (geographical, private v public, small v large school, interests, gender)
- adding students they think are most exciting about Olin</p>
<p>I know of at least a handful of students who contacted Olin about how much they really wanted to come who were then admitted. And I know for a fact at least a two were admitted because they contacted Olin personally. It really can increase your chances of getting off the waitlist.</p>
<p>PS Charlie Nolan did infer in a recent email to alumni that it would not be surprising if a few are accepted from the waitlist.</p>
<p>I’m so excited for both of your kids. Given the number of amazing and qualified kids in this world who want to go to Olin, and it’s program, and it’s value…I would be so thrilled if someday my son is in the position of either of your kids. (He’s a Sophmore in HS now)</p>
<p>I get that it’s hard to see them worried, confused, indecisive or dissapointed, but they will both end up at great places and have wonderful experiences.</p>
<p>Rayrick, I teared up a little with joy, when I saw your post. I can’t wait to hear what your DD decides…is she interested in a GAP year? I’m hoping that once mine is accepted somewhere, that he’ll think seriously about doing that. If she really can’t decide, that may be a sign that she need ‘the gift of time.’</p>
<p>3Kids, I’d love to hear what your son’s choices are and how he decides. Giving the economy an extra year to rebound sounds like a smart move to me.</p>
<p>Smiles,
SP</p>