<p>I was waitlisted from Washu like many others, and was planning on sending them a letter detailing why I still really would like to be admitted. Unfortunately, because of extenuating circumstances, I was only able to send it today--but now I'm really worried that it's too late to send Washu a letter. Do you think this would reflect poorly on me and indicate that I didn't REALLY want to go, since my letter is so delayed, especially in comparison to when decisions came out?</p>
<p>Please help me with this, I'm having a lot of trouble deciding what to do. I appreciate any opinions, thank you all so much!</p>
<p>I don’t think it’s too late. I haven’t sent my waitlist letter into another institution because I am waiting for two more updates to send that should hopefully arrive the end of this week or next week. Don’t mention that you apologize that it’s late though.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for replying, I think you guys are right. I just wasn’t sure if it was even worth it to send one now that it’s 10 days until decisions must be made.</p>
<p>Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if it’s better to send them by snail mail or email? I thought snail mail would be more personal but I guess I should expedite the process and go with email.</p>
<p>Waitlist decisions are not made by May 1st. They don’t usually start until then. You must enroll and make a deposit in another institution before then so you are secure. Send it by snail mail, it’s much more professional.</p>
<p>Oh, sorry for not being clear–I meant there are 11 more days before they will receive everyone else’s decisions, enabling them to begin working on waitlist decisions.</p>
<p>Well Wash U’s waitlist practices are kind of unknown, so I can’t comment on how they waitlist. Getting it in before May 1st is important, but other than that, I don’t think it matters too much. Make it clear Wash U is your first choice and you will go if accepted.</p>