<p>I was waitlisted from the University of Michigan this year and don't expect to get in. Since I was waitlisted rather than flat out rejected does this mean I have a higher chance of being accepted as a first year transfer? I will be attending Michigan State this fall.</p>
<p>It does in the sense that a WL indicates that UM though that you were a qualified freshman candidate vs. a rejection which would have meant that either the thought that you were not qualified or applied after they had filled their class. You still have to keep up your grades, get to know some profs (for LORs) and get involved in some college ECs to show that you’re an even better transfer candidate.</p>