<p>I got waitlisted too 
I also got waitlisted at UNC Chapel Hill and surprisingly enough, NC State university, And this is what my counselor told me when I walked into her office with a big invisible (?) over my head…Although she is completely useless at most times, what she told me did make me feel better. She said that a record number of applicants are applying to a record number of schools this year. I’ve heard of people applying to as many as 15 schools.
Now, I don’t know about you, but I don’t have that kind of application fee money. However, this would be indicative of the number of qualified applicants being wailisted and or rejected this year. There’s just so many ! Secondary education is becoming a great deal more sophisticated, and therefore more qualified high school seniors are being thrown their way…I applied to Columbia as well, and they received a record number of applicants this year. Frankly, with the vibe I’m getting, it’s a toss. We just have to wait and see I suppose. Good luck to everyone here!</p>
<p>RD waitlisted applicant (prospective Biology major)</p>