Waitlist depression :,(

Most people would prefer Stanford over nearly any other school. HYPS, they say.

But Stanford isn’t one of the OP’s choices. Unless that waitlist is still open, it’s over. It’s not an option right now. There are a whole lot of seniors in the same situation. You pick from the schools that accepted you. Sorry you did not get into your first choice. Congratulations, and this is heartfelt , on the excellent choices you have.