<p>It's a good idea to also get the high school counselors involved. They might be able to prepare a package for you with their recommendations, additional information since the application together with your Daughers appeal letter.</p>
<p>It is important to find as much information about the wait list as possible, and show a good dosis of realism. Finding how the wait lists were used in the past by the college and how your HIGH SCHOOL fared is crucial. Some schools use the wait list as a bona fide selection and yield control tool, but others use the wait lists as polite rejection letters, especially at high schools that have a "reputation" with the targeted college. Wait lists are often used to justify the selection of a lower ranked candidate and avoid ruffing feathers at the HS. </p>
<p>The post-acceptance period is not very easy. Deciding to stay on a waiting list will make things even worse. Unless the school is an absolute first choice, the wise money goes on ... cutting the losses and moving on.</p>
<p>I would like to thank everyone for their insight, suggestions and for sharing their experiences. My D has accepted her place on the waitlist, e-mailed the assistant dean of admissions who she met in Feb and has contacted her GC (who replied quickly even though it is Spring Break). She still hasn't heard from all of her schools and would be happy at UCSD or Northeastern so it isn't a disaster that she is on a waitlist.<br>
She has wonderful things to add in letters because she has continued to volunteer, continued to excell academically and is busy directing a production outside of school as well as producing a series of 1 Act plays for her school----all while attending classes from 8-5!</p>
<p>Mr. B.,</p>
<p>What a nice response you posted on this thread, and what good advice you have given -- here and elsewhere!</p>
<p>Your posts have always shown such wisdom. I hope you will continue to participate in this forum even after your D is settled at whichever school she chooses to attend.</p>