Is it worth is to reapply?

tsbna44
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 15:37:42 +0000

Everyone here said it - but let me be more clear. Getting on the wait list is the same as getting rejected.

The wait list is a hedge for the school. Colleges are businesses. They need revenues so they need to put butts in seats. They don’t want to hit the wait list, especially the elite and few did this year - because it denigrates the class that they desired.

It doesn’t mean there aren’t great students on the waitlist or even rejected because there are. But the colleges have to make a decision as to who they want - and that’s what they do - find what they perceive are the best and using their yields, go with that.

Also, there are great schools everywhere. USC is unbelievable. Look at one you’d never think of - Alabama. They give so much aid to top students - guess what - they over enrolled by thousands - they have no dorm space. They got more really smart kids (yes, many turning down Ivy) due to the aid they offered. My point- you can get a great education anywhere. You are clearly a prestige seeker (and USC is prestige) but prestige will not bring you success in life - you will bring you success!!

Do you really think it’s smart to take a year off for no other reason than you didn’t get into the school you wanted. And then when you don’t get in next year - and you likely won’t - then what.

For anyone reading - please ensure all schools you apply to - especially your safeties and USC is a safety for no one - but please make sure you can see yourself at that school - or don’t apply.

The other thing is - so many have their dream school and they get there - and it’s not a dream. Bad roommates. Professors they struggle with, etc. Just because it’s great on paper and on a visit doesn’t mean it’s great. On the other hand, you can go to a school because your “hand was forced” and find wonder extracurriculars, make great friends, and have an awesome experience.

Get your mind in the right place and go in and get that awesome experience. There are kids at USC getting rejected at Northwestern, Rice, Cornell, etc. It’s an amazing school and you should be proud.