Can I get in off the waitlist?!!!

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<p>I am a waitlisted applicant at Northwestern and, from those of you that have been admitted off the waitlist yourselves or simply waitlisted, want to know the prospects of my being accepted. </p>

<p>This is copy and pasted off my chance me post. </p>

<p>Information:</p>

<p>Pacific Asian; Average-income household; Competitive IB school in Western Canada</p>

<p>Stats: </p>

<p>SAT I: 2270
Reading:700
Writing: 770
Math: 800</p>

<p>SAT II:
Math II:800
Chemistry: 770
Korean with Listening: 800 </p>

<p>GPA/IB Scores:
Weighed:4.07 GPA Scale: 4.0 </p>

<p>Rank:
Top 1% in the district </p>

<p>IB Diploma Candidate:
IB Spanish SL (6) <-actual score (all other score are predicted marks)
IB English HL 6
IB Chemistry HL 6
IB History HL 6
IB Geography SL 6
IB Math SL 7
Predicted score: 40/45 </p>

<p>Significant ECs (ones that were mentioned on the Common Application): </p>

<p>Volunteer Supervisor/Liason/Trainer at Evergreen Senior Home (Gr.9-12)
- Created the "Highschool Volunteer Network" in order to recruit more volunteers and spread the idea of volunteering out of goodwill.
- Trained and supervised new or existing volunteers.
- Over 400 hours. </p>

<p>Solo Clarinetist / Performance Organizer of White Rock Community Orchestra (Gr.9-12)</p>

<p>Task Force Manager/Treasurer of Vancouver Youth Charity Society (VYCS) (Gr.9-12)
- Partook in an extensive project in which the members and I organized a large-scale golf tourament to fundraise money for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
- Raised over $40,000 with over 50 sponsors gathered. </p>

<p>Independent Researcher (11) Assistant Researcher (12)
- Independent research on the topic of ""Factors Affecting Mortality Rate in Kenya using Coefficient Degression" and won an award for it at an international conference where students from all over the world gather to present their research papers.
- Assistant researcher of an extensive project with Hankyong University on the topic of "Profit Maxmization for Local Farmers in the Gyonggi-Do Province." The project was requested by the province. </p>

<p>Member (9&10) Event Organizer (11&12) of the Globalizer Club
- Volunteered for school events and performances.
- Organized school fairs, and fundraising events.
- Volunteered weekly for environmental causes. Cleaning up the school, etc. </p>

<p>Camp Assistant (9 & 10) Camp Leader (11) of Regional Kids Spring Camp
-Led many organized activities, planned events, and in grade 12, operated the entire camp.</p>

<p>Vice President (11) President (12) of Basketball Club
-Played weekly with other members and helped host school basketball tournaments to fundraise money.</p>

<p>Member of Varsity Basketball Team (9,10) </p>

<p>Intern as Financial Analyst at Bank (11,12)</p>

<p>Life Guard and Swim Instructor at Local Pool (11,12)</p>

<p>*Also joined minor clubs and participated in minor activities. </p>

<p>Recs: </p>

<p>Teacher 1: Excellent
Teacher 2: Good
Counsellor: Good
Additional Rec: By research advisor, a professor at the university. Excellent. </p>

<p>Essays: </p>

<p>Common App: 8/10
Short Answer: 8/10
Supps:8/10 </p>

<p>Awards: </p>

<p>Regional Service Award for Talent and Dedication
Excellent Youth Scholar Award at the 2nd International Conference for Youth
Outstanding Spanish Student
Award of Excellence from Science Department
DELE Intermediate Level Certificate </p>

<ul>
<li>I know my awards suck. I am sad too </li>
</ul>

<p>major choice: econ/sociology</p>

<p>Recently, I have visited the NU campus (flew from canada = strong interests i suppose) and talked with one of the senior admission officer there. I have been in contact with him ever since via email. I have also given him, in person, a "waitlist appeal package" filled with additional recs (counsellor/principal/research advisor) and updates to academics/ECs. Is this a norm for all waitlisted applicants or is this something that might stand out among other waitlisted applicants? I personally believe I have gone the extra mile to reflect my strong interests in NU. </p>

<p>So with all this being said...(sorry for long post) what are my prospects of being admitted off the waitlist?</p>

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<p>I’m very impressed by your initiative. Coupled with your competitive credentials, I think you should be admitted off the waitlist. Honestly, what’s one more person even if they are over-enrolled (whether they are, I don’t know). I don’t have a say in admissions though obviously. No, it’s definitely not common for waitlisted students to go the lengths you did, especially the fact that you flew in from outside the country, spoke with a senior official, and came up with a waitlist package. Doing those things definitely show significant interest and investment in Northwestern, not to mention they take some guts, so I imagine you will stand out.</p>

<p>Regardless of the outcome, I really like your pro-active attitude! It will reward you throughout your life. Definitely keep us posted. Keeping fingers crossed for you here.</p>

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<p>Well, you’re miles ahead of what I’ve done, and I got in RD… so…</p>

<p>I think that if there’s room, you’re probably going to get in. Plus, there’s all that extra stuff you’ve sent, I’ll bet that will make a difference.</p>

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<p>Ditto. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Wish you the very best.</p>