Waitlist Musical Chairs

Times3
Mon, 14 Apr 2014 20:19:47 +0000

I’m not sure, but I really don’t think they can require you to reply before May 1st, any more than they are supposed to require non-waitlist accepted kids to respond early. It helps them to know, of course, because of the whole domino effect of other kids waiting to find out, but I don’t think they can pressure you as long as it’s before the uniform reply date.

In Otterbein’s acceptance letter last year, there was a kindly worded request to please let them know as soon as possible if you were declining an acceptance, out of courtesy to the kids on the wait list. That’s appropriate, and smart, but it didn’t come across as pressure.

Sounds like your son will have good options no matter what–best of luck!