2017 Harvard Waitlist Thread

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<p>It's been about two weeks and I haven't seen this thread pop up, so I suppose I'll get the ball rolling. Like so many of you, I was not rejected or accepted, but waitlisted. I think it's a good idea to compile a list of waitlistees and their fates, like other years have done, so that future classes can look back for information. It'll also give all of us 2017 hopefuls a place to chat and ask questions. Please leave your name, country, and any unusual circumstances or hooks you might have. I'll keep the list updated. </p>

<ol>
<li>HarvardWait17, United States, Given two alumni interviews</li>
</ol>

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<p>United States (applied as international student), scientific research (published)</p>

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<p>USA. only thing of note is perfect scores: 36, 800 800 sat2s.
(I have a theory that that’s why I’m on the waitlist: if numbers of students enrolled look bad I could bring em up)</p>

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<ol>
<li>HarvardWait17, United States, Given two alumni interviews</li>
<li>Accept3d, United States (applied as international student), scientific research (published)</li>
<li>baddriver, United States, perfect scores: 36, 800 800 sat2s</li>
</ol>

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<p>alright, I’ll bite. Nice to see someone else has started the thread.</p>

<ol>
<li>HarvardWait17, United States, Given two alumni interviews</li>
<li>Accept3d, United States (applied as international student), scientific research (published)</li>
<li>baddriver, United States, perfect scores: 36, 800 800 sat2s</li>
<li>stupiddorkyidiot, United States, legacy</li>
</ol>

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<ol>
<li>HarvardWait17, United States, Given two alumni interviews

<ol>
<li>Accept3d, United States (applied as international student), scientific research (published)</li>
<li>baddriver, United States, perfect scores: 36, 800 800 sat2s</li>
<li>stupiddorkyidiot, United States, legacy </li>
</ol></li>
<li>tchaikconcerto, United States, average to low SATs/non-URM/sincere essays</li>
</ol>

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<ol>
<li>HarvardWait17, United States, Given two alumni interviews</li>
<li>Accept3d, United States (applied as international student), scientific research (published)</li>
<li>baddriver, United States, perfect scores: 36, 800 800 sat2s</li>
<li>stupiddorkyidiot, United States, legacy </li>
<li>tchaikconcerto, United States, average to low SATs/non-URM/sincere essays</li>
<li>Cedardog, United States, numerous political campaigns</li>
</ol>

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<ol>
<li>HarvardWait17, United States, Given two alumni interviews</li>
<li>Accept3d, United States (applied as international student), scientific research (published)</li>
<li>baddriver, United States, perfect scores: 36, 800 800 sat2s</li>
<li>stupiddorkyidiot, United States, legacy </li>
<li>tchaikconcerto, United States, average to low SATs/non-URM/sincere essays</li>
<li>Cedardog, United States, numerous political campaigns</li>
<li>Maulrus, United States, no hooks. excellent essays maybe?</li>
</ol>

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<ol>
<li>HarvardWait17, United States, Given two alumni interviews</li>
<li>Accept3d, United States (applied as international student), scientific research (published)</li>
<li>baddriver, United States, perfect scores: 36, 800 800 sat2s</li>
<li>stupiddorkyidiot, United States, legacy </li>
<li>tchaikconcerto, United States, average to low SATs/non-URM/sincere essays</li>
<li>Cedardog, United States, numerous political campaigns</li>
<li>Maulrus, United States, no hooks. excellent essays maybe?</li>
<li>cac815, United States, URM</li>
</ol>

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<ol>
<li>HarvardWait17, United States, Given two alumni interviews</li>
<li>Accept3d, United States (applied as international student), scientific research (published)</li>
<li>baddriver, United States, perfect scores: 36, 800 800 sat2s</li>
<li>stupiddorkyidiot, United States, legacy </li>
<li>tchaikconcerto, United States, average to low SATs/non-URM/sincere essays</li>
<li>Cedardog, United States, numerous political campaigns</li>
<li>Maulrus, United States, no hooks. excellent essays maybe?</li>
<li>cac815, United States, URM</li>
<li>jellyksong, United States, unhooked</li>
</ol>

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<p>So where will you guys be depositing on May 1?</p>

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<p>Guesses from previous years generally seem to be that about 1000 kids decide to stay on the waitlist.</p>

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<p>McGill for me!</p>

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<p>I’m visiting Dartmouth this weekend just to make 100% sure I love it before I submit my intent to enroll. So… I kind of have nothing to complain about and feel a little guilty for even staying on the waitlist here. But hey, you never know.</p>

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<p>Probably vanderbilt for me!</p>

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<p>For those who have read through all the 2016 waitlist threads, did it seems students were alerted one by one through May/June, or were they told in bunches (like all in one day)- and if so, when were the few two releases?</p>

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<p>From what I can tell, the first wave seems to come in the middle of May. The second one varies more, but is often in early June.</p>

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<p>for my D:
US, perfect scores ACT 36, 2 subject tests 800, 4.0/4.8 GPA Leadership-MUN Sec Gen,captain of sports team, league champion. Internship/research in Engineering. One interviewer who said he gave her the best recommendation he’s given in 12 years. This past month-county and state 1st place Science Fair winner. Presidential Scholar candidate.
Happily going to Williams College-staying on waitlist just in case.</p>

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<p>Jamaxmom, Congratulations to your daughter for all her accomplishments! She will, no doubt, succeed at Williams College and will do great things in life :)</p>

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<p>Current student here. Don’t want to give false hope, but we’re all speculating yield will be kind of low this year because of recent events. A lot of prefrosh who were stranded on campus during the whole ordeal seemed upset, annoyed, and scared. I overheard one saying that she was “definitely Stanford now”. Waitlist acceptances should be relatively high.</p>

<p>Good luck to you all!</p>