Waitlisted at WUSTL...do I even stand a chance anywhere else?

picklechips
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:10:54 +0000

I think it’s obvious WashU cares about the numbers, including an artificially low admittance rate. Everyone who gets in is certainly qualified, but WashU does not even have supplemental essays so admit based on a relatively objective standard. They also have an interest in making WashU a desirable school, meaning low admittance rates so students who are well qualified but do not show considerable interest indicate an applicant who would likely forego a WashU acceptance. Therefore, they get waitlisted.

Plus, Columbia isn’t all that hard to get into.