Call again. Call again. Remain calm. You’ve got this.
I’ve called three times, and I think if I call more she’ll think I’m a stalker or whatever. ^
@mathman1201: Don’t call too many times. Did you leave a voicemail?
Keep calling until you get through.
I didn’t leave a voicemail, but I sent an email. If I don’t get an email back, then I will leave a voicemail! Voicemails are my last resort, because I tend to be pretttyy awkward on the phone. I prefer email a lot more.
But again, if no response, then calling it is.
Waitlist offers are almost always made by phone-- as is soliciting info that MIGHT get you off the Waitlist, they asked you to call. So call.
you need to call and actually speak to a person on the phone. Note that the adults are suggesting you call, heed the advice!
Call the main office, tell them so and so asked you to call, if so and so is unavailable, ask if there is anyone else who can talk to on so-so’s behalf or when would be the best time to call so-so. Don’t just hang up without getting answers. Leave voice mails to so-so and so-so’s behalf.
The kids are suggesting you call, as well.
Make post-it notes with any bullet points that you want to highlight; that may reduce the awkwardness of speaking on the phone, while ensuring that you cover all the salient points.
UM. Uh, I didn’t read all of these comments before I sent an email to her yesterday. She replied to my email (I’ll explain), so do I still call?
I basically emailed her expressing my strong interest, told her I didn’t have any acceptances, explained why I loved the school, and asked her what I should improve on.
She replied that I had nothing to work on, and that my application and my interview were both great. She then called me an awesome student and explained that it was a really tough year, making the acceptance rate 18%. Then, she told me that I did not do anything wrong or need to do better. She closed by saying that I should keep doing the things I am doing, and that if they go to the wait list, she will “certainly advocate for me.”
What do I say to this? Should I just email her thank you?
I’m happy about all of this, but it’s making me kind of mad. Most of the people that contacted me basically said the same thing about me and my application. So, if I’m so awesome, why no acceptance? >:P
Anyways, thank you all for the advice! I’m trying not to get my hopes up, since the chance of me getting off the wait list with FA is negative one trillion gazillion bamboogaltillion percent. Oh well, it’s nice to hear that they liked me this year.
That, my friend, is the million-dollar question that I suspect has a lot to do with your lack of a million dollars.
@mathman1201: Call and thank her in person (well, over the phone at least)!
Good luck, and great job!
Sit tight. They may go to the wait list. If so you are on the cusp.
I think my boys are awesome too, but we are in the same boat. Hang in there, Mathman - more chance after April 10
I am sure they are! I’m hoping for the best for your sons. @Britmom5
I called and left a voicemail!
I received an email from the dean thanking me for my lovely letter expressing strong, continued interest. They told me that they will consider me carefully should they have a chance to go to the wait list. (And this is a school that usually never goes to their wait list.)
I’m happy that the dean now knows who I am. It will be good for me next year!