<p>I have a real problem. I applied to UD in November, it was my dream school and I was hoping for a nice scholarship and the honors program, but I was put on the waitlist. UD was my first choice because I want to major in Art Conservation and no other school offers a program like UD. </p>
<p>The other colleges I applied to were very generous and thrilled to have me, then I got a package from UD today saying I've been taken off of the waitlist and accepted to UD. Now I don't know what to do.</p>
<p>I feel like they have already "pegged" me as second rate. My parents have already made the deposits at another university, but they said that they would be happy for me to go to UD - they just want me to be where I belong.</p>
<p>I don't know what to do now. I loved UD, but I feel like they have already told me I'm not good enough by waitlisting me. Not to mention tat I won't be honors and they gave me no money.</p>
<p>I think if UD has the program you want, and the other university does not, you should go to UD. If the program is not that important to you, then I don't think it matters as much. Good luck with your decision!</p>
<p>Gosh, thank you for that fast reply mattmoose. I really want to go to UD, but I am worried that I will be the "dumb" student since they didn't accept me right off. Does that make sense?</p>
<p>I'm in the top 5% of my high school. I am NHS and one of the "smart kids." I don't know how I'll feel about being the dummy. Does that make sense?</p>
<p>Didi, I think I understand what you are feeling, that you won't be smart enough. From what you have written, I think you will find that you will fit in just fine. If you are in the top 5% of your class, you should be well prepared to study at UD. If admissions did not think you would be successful, they would not have admitted you at all. And I would venture to say that they rejected many other students who deserved to get in, but there just was not enough room for them all.</p>
<p>Thanks Mattmoose - you sound sorta like my own mom. :D I am getting my head around the idea a bit more as the evening rolls along. I guess it's just hard to not be "the best," you know? IDK - I just can't help but wonder what it was about me that they found so offensive in the first place. I mean UD sent out like nearly 10,000 acceptance letters - and I wasn't one of them. I am having a hard time with that, not because I'm so great, but only because I got accepted to all the other universities that I applied to. My mom says that sometimes the things we really want give us a little trouble just to let us know whether or not that's what we really want or not. I guess I just wanted to hear it from someone other than my own parents - because I know they would crash and burn just to make me feel better.</p>
<p>Thanks for taking the time to help. I really appreciate it. Do you have a student at UD?</p>
<p>Didi, I'll tell you a story. My husband is a professor in an art department at another university. One time a student was denied admission to the department, she appealed, and was later allowed in. She went on to become one of my husband's best students because she worked hard and was motivated. She believed in herself. That's what you need to do. Go after what you want, work hard, and believe in who you know you can be.</p>
<p>And, yes, I have a freshman son at UD this year. He is very happy there. I hope wherever you choose to go, you will be happy, too! My best wishes to you!</p>
<p>No one has to know that you were waitlisted unless you tell them... Your major is an unusual one so there were probably alot more applicants to that then say english or whatever. If you really want to you can always ask to be reconsidered for honors right now. Call them and let them know why you're great and should be reconsidered. I've heard that they do that. Otherwise, you can apply again in the spring if your grades are good enough. UD is the most awesome place.</p>
<p>Students on the waitlist are students they judged to meet the admission requirements but just don't have room for. UD, as do many of the top schools, get more apps from qualified students than they have spaces for. If you were waitlisted, UD considers you to be UD material. </p>
<p>Beyond that, there are a lot of factors that affected whether you were admitted or waitlisted. Are you a Delaware resident or are you out-of-state? It is harder to get in if you are OOS. Also, you are right that the art conservation program is tops, but it is a limited program with only so many spots per year. These are probably the two main reasons you were waitlisted. It is not a reflection on you -- it's just a matter of numbers. </p>
<p>Good luck with whatever you decide. The art conservation program is way cool!</p>
<p>I read this thread and felt compelled to respond to you. I hope you've taken some comfort form some of the other responses you've gotten so far because i really felt your pain. I agree with what others have had to say, especially about the part of you not being in the bottom of the class at UDel. If you were top 5% in your high school, there's no way you won't fit in academically at UDel. My son is going to be a freshman there next year, and he was in the top 20% of his class, and was accpeted to the honors program. I bet the others have been right about the main reason you were wait listed is because of your specific major only having room for a select # of students. my son is going in undecided, so that didn't limit his acceptance to a small group. Also, I agree with the other person's suggestion that you could re-submit your application to the honor's program once you decide you want to attend there. They might admit you, or you can try again next year.That should not make or break your decision. Good luck with whatever you decide.</p>
<p>A HUGE thanks to everyone for your input. It was so nice of all of you. I did decide on UD - my dad made the deposits yesterday. I won't lie - I'm stoked.</p>
<p>Thank you again.</p>
<p>PS - I'm going to be a UD forever because my BA is in Conservation pre-grad studies and my ultimate goal is a PhD.</p>
<p>Oh my gosh, mattmoose - you are so nice. Thank you. I am so excited, I already signed up for the dorm and dining plan and took the math placement test. :D I can't wait for Delaworld101.</p>
<p>All the excitement is dampered a little by the fact that I felt like crap telling the other college that I had accepted admission to that I wasn't coming.</p>
<p>I also feel bad that UD is actually going to cost my mom and dad more money. The other college was private and really pricey, but they gave me a huge merit award. UD is a public college but I am out of state - so in the end it will be more.</p>
<p>I just feel really lucky and grateful right now - best of all I am done feeling sorry for myself about being waitlisted. And I am ready to get on with my new college life. WHOO-HOO</p>
<p>Thanks, didi! Don't worry about your other college. They are used to this and don't take it personally. With all the students coming off the waitlists around the country, they will also have some who come to them after depositing elsewhere. Now you can have fun buying all the things you need for your dorm room. Check out this list for some hints:</p>
<p>Congrats Didican - based on what you've written here, you know exactly what you want and you're going to achieve every bit of it. Absolutely reapply for the honors program - call, write, send emails. My son will be a freshman next year and is in the honors program (chem eng). Like you, he's top 5% and is a varsity athlete, NHS, and carried all AP this year. He was also waitlisted at Lehigh, Lafayette, Johns Hopkins and RPI. He actually couldn't wait to tell them to go fly a kite. The only upside to not getting into the honors first semester is you might have a nicer place to live - the honors kids all are housed together and historically they are the smallest, oldest dorms. </p>
<p>So glad you decided on UD - congrats once again.</p>
<p>Jmlct - thanks for all the kind thoughts. I am a little taken back that your son was waitlisted by four places. That really sucks (pardon the slang) I just know how awful I felt when I was waitlisted by UD. I am really glad that your son was accepted right off by UD and into the honors program.</p>
<p>I am going to make a plea for re-consideration. I'm pulling staight A's this quarter and have 4 AP classes.</p>
<p>My SAT scores were less than wonderful, and I am now thinking (after looking around this site) that this was the reason I was waitlisted.</p>
<p>Anyways - congrats to your son - If he meets someone named Didi - it'll be me!</p>
<p>Mattmoose -
Oh my Gosh! I totally looked up that site. You are a wealth of college info. My mom is all excited too - we can't wait to go shopping. Of course I'm the third kid she is getting ready for a dorm - but she is nice enough to act all excited anyway! :D</p>
<p>Didi, my son found that they keep the dorms fairly warm. We bought a comforter and an extra blanket, and he never used the extra blanket. Just so you know when you go shopping with your mom. Have fun!</p>
<p>Don't buy too much stuff until you know which dorm you're in and who you're roommate is. If you're in an unairconditioned dorm (which you probably will be) remember it gets HOT in September and you will need a fan for every window you have and maybe a small one for your desk!</p>