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The Wait List

<p>The following inpart from the EBS Secondary School Counselor site:</p> <p>Are You on a Wait List?</p> <p>Every secondary school and college, for that matter, has a different approach to the wait list. Admission officers have to juggle quite a few numbers to predict who will actually enroll. If too many accepted students enroll, there will not be enough space in the dorms. If, on the other hand, not enough accepted students enroll, the school will fall short of budget. In its most simple terms, the wait list provides a cushion for the admissions office if not enough of the accepted students actually enroll. The most important point to remember about wait lists is this: The wait list exists to help the school, not to help you.</p> <p>Some Points to Consider: - You must inform a school if you wish to remain on a wait list. Do not assume a school is going to keep you on the wait list. - Very few schools will go to a wait list to finalize enrollment. - Most schools do n…