TIPS IF YOU GET WAIT LISTED

Here is a checklist of things to do if you were wait listed to a college.

Pat yourself on the back – you wouldn’t be waitlisted if you didn’t meet the basic admission requirements. Good job!
Decide if you really want to go to that particular school. If not, it’s probably not worth remaining on the waitlist.
Research what conditions apply to waitlisted students. Is there anything you lose (for instance, priority housing, parking etc.)?
Is this particular waitlist ranked? If so, the higher you are on the list the better your chances. Contact the admission office and ask; most will tell you where you are and even what percent are generally admitted off their list. It is usually a small percent, perhaps 5% - 10% at most.
Write a letter to the admissions office. Notify them of any new achievements, awards, or anything else positive you can share.
Emphasize how much you want to attend. Indicate that, if accepted, you WILL attend. (Of course, only if that is true!)
Get additional letters of recommendation from different writers, alumni etc.
Keep your grades up! The school might use your last grades as a determining factor.
Keep up your activities. Can you lead or shine in your senior year?
Request an interview. If you’ve had one, try for a second. Get in front of them if possible.
Remember that waitlist decisions aren’t made until after the May 1 deadline.
Take a fresh look at your other acceptances, and select one by May 1. Send your deposit and realize that, whatever happens with the waitlist, you have somewhere good to go.
If you are accepted off a waitlist, congratulations! Notify the other school that you will not be attending. Then, of course, notify the wait-listed school that you will be. You will most likely lose your other deposit.
Enjoy the rest of your senior year and prepare for the great adventure ahead of you!