<p>Wow, Pea–obnoxious much? My post was addressed to mazewanderer, who had joined the conversation with a similar question after seeking input on the parent’s forum.</p>
<p>And just fyi: with respect to your “polite” assessment of my suggestions as nonsense, I am personally aware of cases in which waitlisted students at Stanford have submitted a brief letter highlighting their specific reasons for hoping to be taken off the waitlist, and have succeeded. It’s true that admissions offices generally discourage a second barrage of recommendations and supplemental materials, but a single brief, carefully tailored letter containing new information or perspective can be useful.</p>
<p>Best of luck to both the OP and mazewanderer.</p>