Hello! I just got my decision for my application to Concord Academy and unfortunately was placed on the wait pool (most likely due to the fact that I needed full financial aid). Concord is my top school, and I definately plan on staying on the waitlist. I’ve sent the postcard they gave me and have written an email to their admissions department. That being said, I have a really good friend who goes there whom I could get to write another letter as an advocate for letting my off of the waitlist (if the funds become available). Would her testimony work for or against my chances of acceptance? Will it come across as overkill, or will it be enough to place me in a position of possible acceptance?
In my opinion having a student write the letter will look strange and won’t help you.
Thanks, Center! Do you have any other suggestions or have I done all I can do?
I disagree with above. You are in your right to show your passion and energy, and the fact that it’s your own initiative is to be respected. It can’t hurt. The competition for aid is rough, the money may just not exist, but you can make your case. Express your interest in the school? YES! Pursue it
… although it’s worth considering your referall (student). How confident are you of their reputation at the school> Make sure they have a platform that speaks to your qualities rather than associating you with theirs. Example: Study behaviors, grades, social leadership… will it be a supportive association? How can that be framed in the best way!?
@jdewey I agree OP should write and/or do other things to help her case but I don’t think having a fellow student write is useful. A coach or other academic recommendation would have more impact in my opinion. Someone who can make a strong argumentbon @iries behalf.
@Irie the squeaky wheel gets the grease. LOL. You don’t want to swamp admissions with fluff but menaingful communications from teachers, coaches or other people that know you well cannot hurt.
… a fellow student is meaningful and should be respected.
I feel like a current student explaining how I would fit in with the current school community would be less ‘fluff’ to the admissions officers than the testimony from a teacher/coach, which might seem like another letter of rec. I just need to find a balance where I make my case without “being the squeaky wheel.”
Well like everything it depends. …
Are you financial WL or just WL?
Financial WL
Well, I was financial WL last year and ended up getting denied (was a shame since I got WL by all the schools). Since Concord is such a small school and doesn’t have a ton of money (like Exeter etc) there is a high chance that you may also not get that spot. However best of luck to you. I don’t think a friend would help so much ATM, but sure. If you do reapply to Concord next year, have your friend write a letter during the admission process. Like I said, good luck and hopefully you do get in.
No having your friend write a letter is not overkill
Hello! I just got my decision for my application to Concord Academy and unfortunately was placed on the wait pool (most likely due to the fact that I needed full financial aid). Concord is my top school, and I definitely plan on staying on the waitlist. I’ve sent the postcard they gave me and have written an email to their admissions department. That being said, I have a really good friend who goes there whom I could get to write another letter as an advocate for letting my off of the waitlist (if the funds become available). Would her testimony work for or against my chances of acceptance? Will it come across as overkill, or will it be enough to place me in a position of possible acceptance?