<p>How bad is it? I don't plan on pursuing the waitlist, since I've found a place of admission I am very happy with, but I forgot to send back the card saying I did not wish to be placed on the waitlist and now the deadline is passed. Oops. Have I just missed a basic courtesy, or would it suck if I decided to apply back there for graduate school and the record comes up, "Oh! This applicant was very impolite and never sent back our card!"</p>
<p>just mail it back in, they probably assumed you didn't want to hold the spot, but it would be nice to let them know for sure</p>
<p>it won't hurt you, but it can help the school...its just a courteous thing to do and its not too late</p>