<p>what would you suggest is the most effective supplementary materials to send to a school that you were waitlisted at. the school says they don't rank the list but any recommnedations or extra materials you want to send in are welcome. so far i was thinking:
-a recommnedation from either a very close friend OR from this couple that are retired teachers that i taught how to row over the summer at the camp i worked at
-slides of my art portfolio..while i made it clear in my application that i was interested in art i didn't send in a portfolio
-a letter updating them on extracurriculars/improving grades
-anything else or do you think that is enough to at least give me a better chance? i really want to go to the school...i'm also visiting campus again and i let admisisons know and i'm meeting with a coach...</p>
<p>friend's letter: no. Former coach, especially since you might row at college: yes.</p>
<p>Improved grades letter: yes.</p>
<p>Slides: are you planning on majoring in this? If potentially, then yes. And only if your stuff is good. If it's mediocre then no -- it'll HURT your chances.</p>
<p>WLs are funny and arcane things. Frankly, you've got to bank on the fact that several admittees just like you, who bring to the table the exact same things, turn down their offers. </p>
<p>Someone gave the example of musicians on a WL. If the accepted oboist rejects the offer, then the 2nd oboist (the one on the WL) will be offered the slot. It doesn't matter how GOOD the 2nd trumpeter is.</p>
<p>the reason i said a recommendation from a friend is because in the regular application it was an option for submitting one but i never did...</p>
<p>i did send in a letter from a coach when I applied..this one would be from people who I have actually taught how to row..i was basically one of their coahces and they offered to write me a letter if i eve needed it but i didn't at the time...</p>
<p>oh yeah..i plan on double majoring in bio and art and if not then at least minor in it. also, since it's not an art school i'm guessing they would probably rather see technical stuff that show i have skills rather than more conceptual abstract stuff?</p>