How is a student actually chosen from the waitlist?

Hi. I’m still a little confused about the waitlist process. Besides looking at the actual space available in a particular major, how does UCLA decide who to admit off the waitlist? Is there already a waitlist ranking for the students, and how much weight does the waitlist essay actually carry? Would an exceptional essay bump a student up a few spots? Thank you for all the great info you provide!

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