I don’t blame the UC’s for doing this, but it’s sad that this will be yet one more stress for many kids. I bet most kids don’t realize the odds are so low for getting off the wait list, and some won’t make alternate plans. Thanks for the perspective!
Odds are VERY low on all waiting list. The more competitive the school the lower the odds. I dont know last year’s numbers, but the year before Stanford reported that they took no one from the waiting list. Consider it a compliment that you were put on the wait list, but make alternate plans.
I don’t blame the UC’s for doing this, but it’s sad that this will be yet one more stress for many kids. I bet most kids don’t realize the odds are so low for getting off the wait list, and some won’t make alternate plans. Thanks for the perspective!
Comment by Kathy
January 28, 2010 @ 9:14 am
Odds are VERY low on all waiting list. The more competitive the school the lower the odds. I dont know last year’s numbers, but the year before Stanford reported that they took no one from the waiting list. Consider it a compliment that you were put on the wait list, but make alternate plans.
Comment by info
January 28, 2010 @ 9:21 am
Does a students number/place on the “wait list” have any connection to their geographic relation to the school. (local students have priority??)
Comment by Tobias Lewsadder
January 28, 2010 @ 9:49 am