<p>My D was accepted to Vassar from the waitlist last year. Vassar was her first choice and really the only place she wanted to go after her visit there. She did return the card, along with a letter indicating that Vassar was her first choice and that she would definitely attend if accepted. She also used the letter to try to differentiate herself from other applicants by pointing out specific things she thought she had to offer Vassar and vice versa. She also followed up by both email and phone (although use the phone option sparingly) with the admissions representative who was assigned to our state and whom she had met when he visited her high school. I think that made a difference. But there is obviously a balance between showing interest and appearing obsessive. Anyway, last year was one of the lucky years when they took people off the waitlist. She was contacted by phone within the first two weeks of May to see if she was still interested. (Be sure to have an answering machine on whatever phone number you gave in your application!) A formal admissions offer came by phone a couple of days later. So…if Vassar is your first choice, I say go for it. Stay on the list and follow up with the representative assigned to your state. But I do agree that you shouldn’t tie all your emotional health to whether you get in Vassar or any specific school. There are a lot of great schools out there. Good luck!</p>