Ethics of Huge Waitlists

twoinanddone
Fri, 13 May 2022 20:13:18 +0000

I don’t agree with the huge wait lists, but that is up to the schools and those asking to be on the waitlist.

However, I do think there should be a cut off June 1, July 1 but some point when the waitlist is released. If schools still have spots open after that, they can fill them. They know who was on the waitlist and can reach out to just those few students. No one waiting for a call but thrilled if it comes. Take a transfer student or someone who knows someone who knows someone.

I’m working with a guy on waitlists. It is hard for me to watch how he’s putting his life on hold hoping for that last minute call to a school a few spots higher ranked than the one he’ll go to if all the waitlists fall through. He’s in a position to accept at the last minute (finances not an issue) but really, the schools he’s accepted to are fine.