<p>I don’t often repost, but some of what I said much earlier in the process bears repeating. Although I originally posted this in the beginning of April, these thoughts are still applicable to a healthy waitlist attitude. </p>
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We are not expecting to use the waitlist this year. I know there are schools out there that have, as part of their strategy to deal with this year’s changes, plans to use their waitlist. We don’t have those plans.</p>
<p>Of course, what we are expecting to do, and what we will actually have to do may not be the same thing - especially with so many shifts in the landscape of college admissions this year. That’s why the waitlist exists. The waitlist is full of people we really REALLY liked, but we don’t have room. Accordingly, the number of waitlists we offer is small - it is the least used admissions decision. We would be happy to take any of the applicants on the waitlist if we end up with room (that’s why we offered it), but don’t get caught up in the waiting.</p>
<p>If you would come to Tufts if offered, stay on the waitlist, but even then you have to move forward assuming you’re NOT going to be taken. If we’re you’re first choice, still, then tell us. But don’t think of this as a ‘second round’ of admissions - that isn’t healthy for you and it won’t be helpful to us. Getting in off the waitlist shouldn’t be your goal at this point - learn to love the options you have.</p>
<p>I know this isn’t exactly words of encouragement, but I promised when I started posting on CC to be honest about the process and to provide understanding.
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<p>Original, and still helpful, thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/tufts-university/484310-waitlisted.html[/url] ”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/tufts-university/484310-waitlisted.html</a> ; Watch for bluirinka’s posts in particular.</p>