<p>Received a similar email last week, with this addition in the first paragraph: </p>
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<p>I admittedly missed the email and RSVP’d a day late. Received my e-ticket a few hours ago and just got my waitlist letter a couple minutes ago, so I don’t think the letter/email has any bearing on admission. (Although why Bates would choose to pay for my flight/stay if they were going to waitlist me is puzzling…) Oh well! The tickets are non-refundable, so I guess I will be enjoying a highly intellectually-stimulating weekend at Mount David Summit! XD</p>
<p>If anyone’s curious (or for future reference), some quick stats: 2250 SAT, 33 ACT, 770MathII 750Lit 720BioE, ~3.7UW, NM Commended, More significant ECs include: Concertmaster in school+pit orchestra/quartet, Quiz Bowl, playing in Carnegie hall (violin), Lit Mag editor, etc.</p>
<p>Accepted: Grinnell, Macalester, Oberlin, Carleton, Hamilton, Colgate, Colby, PSU
WL’d: Bates, Haverford, WashU</p>
<p>Good luck to everyone and congrats to those who got in! :)</p>