<p>I got waitlisted at RISD, and am wishing I just got in haha, but it's better than rejection. What do you think I should do to get them to let me in over someone else?</p>
<p>On the general board (the first window) the top question is do you and how do you appeal a rejection decision. You might read that and get some fresh ideas. Your in a better place to appeal, being on the waitlist. I think you should call and write a letter, stating why you must go to RISD. They need to see your motivation and why you will be a great student over others. What do you have to offer RISD. IS there something new you have to tell them since the application letter? an award or such? RISD is like all other schools. They want to offer the postion to a student who will come. Better acceptance numbers for the reporting. Be that student! Be the student they know will say yes to their offer.</p>
<p>ReptarMania, I'd call the RISD office to ask them what "group" you're in-- they have five, I think, ranked on the waitlist, and you have the best chance of getting in if you're in the top one. I would also check out the "Lucy's RISD Admissions 101" group on facebook if I were you-- it has amazing amounts of info from a woman who works in admissions directly. But here's what she wrote for "You've Been Waitlisted-- Now What?"</p>
<p>"You are among a small number of students that we have placed on our waiting list. You should know that everyone on this list is absolutely qualified to attend RISD. We think very highly of your skills--there just wasn't room in the freshman class to offer you a spot.</p>
<p>I know you're anxious, and I'm sorry that you have to wait longer.</p>
<p>We may not know anything until May 1, so it's prudent for you to put in a deposit at another school or to obtain an extension on paying your deposit, just in case.</p>
<p>Please use this board to find out how our waiting list is going, and to ask questions about anything you're concerned about.</p>
<p>Because this is a public forum, we should establish some ground rules:</p>
<p>I can't discuss specifics about your application, and why you were given the decision you were given. </p>
<p>I will focus on the positive/proactive side of things. I hope you will do the same."</p>
<p>Good luck!!</p>
<p>I got wait-listed at RISD too, in Group 2. I was expecting being rejected when I called actually, so it wasn't that bad a shock, but it's still really saddening because I had been so looking forward to going.</p>
<p>Aghh, more waiting!</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who have been kind enough to offer words of advice and encouragement over the past few weeks. You've all been a great help, and good luck to everyone else!</p>
<p>Hey I'm in group 2 as well!
I'm going to send them a letter and more pieces, etc, etc. I hope I get in. I really do. What school do you think you'll deposit for?</p>
<p>Are we allowed to send extra pieces? I know a letter is relatively standard, but I've never known anyone else who applied to an art college, so I'm a bit confused regarding the material we're recommended/allowed to send in regards to wait-list.</p>
<p>I think I'm going to deposit at Parsons first (though it's so expensive). What about you?</p>
<p>here's something, again, from Lucy's group, when someone asked what she could do/send to improve her wait-list status:</p>
<p>"In general we call by group, but we like to call students in a group who have kept in touch with us and who have a strong interest in attending. This is not an invitation to call us every day, but it may be worthwhile checking in on a weekly basis to find out where we're at. You are welcome to e-mail me in the office with any updates, and I'm happy to share with the committee."</p>
<p>Her email I believe is <a href="mailto:lking@risd.edu">lking@risd.edu</a>...if you guys are really committed to going to RISD, I think she's the right person for you guys to talk to. Good luck!</p>
<p>I think I'm going to deposit at MICA. I also intend to send in extra pieces.</p>
<p>^ Isn't it a little late to send in extra work? They sent out their scholarships today and yesterday.</p>
<p>Thank you, kalonity! I just sent in my letter to RISD, so hopefully it'll make even the slightest form of impact.</p>
<p>I'm a advanced transfer and I got my stuff in kind of late (yeah, even later than the 3/15 transfer student deadline), and they told me that I won't be hearing from them until 4/22. Do you guys think they are just waiting for people to turn them down before they will even consider me?</p>
<p>Marionette, why don't you try asking lucy on facebook? She's quite quick with her responses, and she would be the one who would be able to tell you best.</p>
<p>I've gotten into PARSONS!
i got a phone call today saying i was removed from the wait-list!
I'm happy, but i have already decided to go to Otis for my first year and paid the deposit already. besides, Otis offered me over $20,000 scholarships. Dose anyone know, dose Parsons accepts credit from Otis? they are connected in a way. well, i just want to know for sure.</p>
<p>congrats :)
it definitely should, since both are accredited within the art school accreditation thing.</p>
<p>Congratulations shuya! (: I don't know the answer to your question, but maybe try calling into Otis? The counselors there are usually very nice. Good luck, and good job again</p>
<p>Thanks freakyne55! I think I will. I'm due to hear from them any day now. I can probably call them and find out faster, but I'd rather be rejected by a letter than making someone break the news to me on the phone (that'd be a pretty uncomfortable phone call, at least for me). I'm sorry to sound so pessimistic, but I really don't want to get my hopes up at this point.</p>
<p>good luck!!!
funny story-- Parsons emailed me again asking for test scores, so I sent back a terse email telling them I'd matriculated at RISD hoping to ruffle some feathers....except then the guy emailed me back and said he was a RISD alum. lollll.</p>
<p>Thanks! Transfer letters goes out today, good luck everyone!</p>