<p>My college counselor suggested this in a recent meeting we had. She told to mention some of the other top choices I was admitted to, and then proceed to state something like "but despite these acceptances, I will most definitely attend University X should I be taken off the wait-list... etc." I found this advice to be rather...unusual if not something that should be discouraged. I suppose it's suppose to reflect the degree of how much I really want to attend the wait-list school? Give me your thoughts.</p>
<p>i feel this is a sign that you are willing to ‘self advocate’ and a rather telling one as to the degree you will go to in order to accomplish your intended life path…</p>
<p>I recommend doing so with effective diplomacy. If the WANT to make room for you, they are more likely. If the feel you are being arrogant, well you can imagine how much (or little) they will be cheering for you…</p>
<p>your communication can read something like (but in your words):</p>
<p>"Dear Admissions Counsellor, </p>
<p>Because X and Y schools have been working so diligently on making me want to attend there I felt it was appropriate to communicate with you. I truly feel your fine academic environment will not only bring out the my deepest passion succeed. I feel this inspiration may well translate to my contributing to others.</p>
<p>Few things fuel this inspiration in me more than when people choose to make a difference in my life. </p>
<p>I am looking forward to when we all can celebrate these accomplishments as a (blank) degreed alum of (first choice) University"</p>
<p>Good luck and enjoy!</p>
<p>Thanks. The advice is appreciated.</p>
<p>I don’t think it is a bad idea.
Keep it short, simple and focused.</p>