Wait listed at 7 schools... unusual?

scmom12
Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:20:05 +0000

OP not sure you’re right about statistical potential of being waitlisted. Applying to more schools does not change your chance of being rejected/waitlisted at any particular school, especially when all are so selective. Applying to more schools increases chances of getting into at least one only when you add more safeties and matches. The “if I apply to multiple Ivies, surely I’ll get into one” is not really valid. Your acceptances are at really good schools - I say pick one and move on!