Stanford TRANSFER waitlist---attending summer school a good idea?

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<p>Hi, I'm the transfer student that's desperate to get off of the waitlist at Stanford. I'm considering attending summer school there this summer---so that I can at least have one quarter of study there, but also so I can meet with professors there, show my interest in the campus, etc.</p>

<p>My other alternatives to summer at Stanford are: 1. Studying abroad in Spain. 2. Taking community college classes that would help me fulfill major requirements for the school I am transferring from. (I think I'll choose Spain if not Stanford).</p>

<p>Summer school at Stanford starts June 20. Waitlist decisions are made "at the end of June".</p>

<p>What do you guys think? Is summer school (~$5000, about the cost of going to Spain) worth it?</p>

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<p>Go to Spain. It's unlikely that being at Stanford between June 20 and the "end of June" will change whatever decision they make. $5000 is a lot of money.</p>

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<p>nngmm,</p>

<p>Thanks for the comment. I've had two replies and both suggested Spain. I'd love to go, but I also don't want to wonder "what if" if I don't get off of the waitlist.</p>

<p><b>Any other opinions? I'd really love to hear what you guys think. </b></p>

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<p>No point going to summer school. I doubt that it will have an impact on your status as "waitlisted."</p>

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<p>Everybody has told me this. I guess I'd better just go enjoy my study abroad. It's the exact opposite of what I thought people would say. Hmm...</p>