Waitlist to acceptance stories?

ExieMITAlum
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:32:48 +0000

Here’s the difference, because of over enrollment some schools waitlisted more students and sent fewer acceptances this year. So the conventional wisdom and previous year’s statistics may not apply this time.

Because of pressure on dorm space (schools at capacity), and financial aid, I firmly believe schools are managing yield more conservatively which is why I advocated letting the top school(s) know you are still interested. The polite but squeaky wheel may get more attention if a spot is available.

I do know of students who received FA offers at multiple schools. So declining a spot may create opportunities for someone still waiting. But it’s likely that will happen close to April 10th after the revisits and when the deposits are due.

The next likely occasion will be when existing parents have to return their contracts (May).

The third occasion is late summer when payments are due from FP’s. That’s an overlooked period when many families on waiting lists have given up trying.

It’s not over until it’s over. Hang in there.