Important Waitlist Question

Applying to College
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<p>I was waitlisted at two of my top choice schools and I'm writing my letter with updates and such to send to them... Since my application I've had an article that I wrote published in the paper and I thought it would be a good idea to send it with my letter but now that I think about it, the subject matter is a little "iffy."</p>

<p>It's about senioritis -- the main point is that senioritis is not about suddenly becoming lazy but about realigning priorities. Some of the stuff in it is kind of audacious though. Like "after three years of balancing schoolwork with extracurricular activities and attempting social lives, we seniors deserve a break." I think the overall tone is less bold, though... I don't know.</p>

<p>The article is something important to me, and I think it's an important update. But I don't know if I should send it... Would it make me look as though I don't care about school anymore? I could also send my most recent report card with my upward grade trend -- since the transcript I sent every class average has come up.</p>

<p>If you need the entire article to form an opinion, PM me. Please, please give me your imput!</p>

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<p>It's hard getting off waitlists, so I think you should send info that only could be viewed in a positive light by adcoms. Consequently, don't send the article.</p>

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<p>Bump -- please!</p>

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<p>Send the recent report card, for sure, regardless of whether you decide to send the article or not.</p>

<p>My gut says no, don't send the article, but I haven't read it. Ask a teacher, guidance counselor or parent who's read it what they think. (You can PM it to me if you like, as well.)</p>