<p>From the link that BillyBamf posted: </p>
<p>“Most activity on the waiting list will take place in early May, once we have heard from all the students we have admitted. However, there is an inevitable ‘ripple effect’ when other colleges go to their waiting lists and some of those who deposited at Wesleyan choose to accept an offer off the waiting list from another school. So, these waves can go on for quite a while (affecting fewer and fewer students) until the end of June.”</p>
<p>So yeah, you can accept your spot on multiple waitlists…I believe.</p>
<p>Anyway, this blows so much. I honestly thought I’d get in. I guess I didn’t show enough interest in Wesleyan. I visited but never interviewed. I’m thinking that’s what did me in, especially when there’s no supplemental essay to articulate my affection for Wes specifically. Luckily, out of the five schools I applied to, Wesleyan was fourth on the list–so I guess their decision reflected my interest pretty accurately. But the feeling of what’s pretty much rejection (you’re qualified, but for whatever reason they won’t take you) still stings. I’m simply not used to it. I even watched that mediocre movie “Accepted” on Comedy Central yesterday, and it seemed better than ever.</p>
<p>But to anyone who had Wes as one of their top choices: good luck in the future. I truly, truly hope you’re admitted to the school of your dreams, be it Wesleyan or not.</p>