<p>I’m going to refer you to Bluirinka’s posts in another waitlist thread and then add in my perspective.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/tufts-university/484310-waitlisted.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/tufts-university/484310-waitlisted.html</a></p>
<p>Bluirinka has the right perspective looking back on her waitlist experience. And you are right to hesitate to ‘start the cycle all over again.’ That isn’t the healthy way to move forward, and the ‘hard sell’ is unlikely to work. The heartfelt letter is appropriate - if you have a continuing interest, you want to express that and the depth of your interest. If the waitlist works out for you - Fantastic! But past that, do your best to put the waitlist out of your mind now. You’ve done what you can; it’s time to approach the options you have with enthusiasm and look forward to the next four years.</p>