Ridiculous reject train ride 2022

[Metawampe]

Regarding all the back and forth upthread on the role and ethics of wait lists, there is a dedicated thread on the subject (hint, hint).

College Waitlists in 2022 -- possibilities or pipedreams?

Now that we are just about at the end of the college results season, I am hearing about so many kids who have been waitlisted to multiple schools. My D22 was waitlisted at 1 school (that she really, really wanted), but many of her friends have multiple waitlist options from schools that counselors, parents, and friends thought for sure they would be admitted to. Many kids are waiting for waitlist decisions as if they are just another part of the decision cycle, and are busy writing love letters to the schools and eagerly and optimistically waiting. Why do you think there are so many waitlisted kids this year – or do you think there’s no more than usual? Do you think there will be a lot of movement this year? Are your kids able to truly give their hearts and commitments to the school they choose with their waitlist schools hanging over them? Are these real possibilities or pipedreams? MODERATOR NOTE See this thread for closed waitlists. Waitlists 2022 (Class of 2026) that have closed