<p>@stargirl I’m referring to the schools where you are on the waitlist. You need to let each of them know (affirmatively) that you are still interested. They don’t just go to the WL passively. And if you have a WL school that is a first choice you need to let them know you will jump at the spot. I would look at first choice not just in terms of your dream school, but the dream school where you have a realistic chance at this point (e.g. where they are going to the WL and still have FA money and most importantly, you would love to be there). Call the schools!!!</p>
<p>Sorry - just reread. I guess I am being a crazy drone. Good job working the phone and we all wish you the best.</p>
<p>@gratefulmom89 No worries! Everyone who is nice is nice, even drones!</p>
<p>@stargirl You can tell them all they are your first choice. You are holding no spots and your matriculation is dependent on the school offering you full FA. I guess given your circumstances, your first choice would be any BS that offers you a realistic opportunity to attend(i.e.full FA) Good to know that you can reapply next year either as repeat 9th or as 10th. I was under the mistaken impression that you were already in 9th grade. It must be your maturity coming through all those posts. You should probably refrain from posting which schools are your actual first choice since there is ample evidence that AO’s monitor the postings about their schools. I am referencing when the AO form LC answered OP questions about M10 decisions. :)>- </p>
<p>I think I’ve opened up a can of worms - clearly @stargirl3 has it under control. I am just another lurker understanding some things and misunderstanding others and not keeping up with the entire picture. @stargirl3’s post about no communication with the AO only relates to one late admissions filings and she is, of course, on top of everything else. </p>
<p>We all dive in because we are participants in this with our own kids and see @stargirl doing this seemingly herself with aplomb. We are all just rooting for her. </p>
<p>Thanks guys! I’d like to agree with @gratefulmom89 that I have it under control but I’m always open to suggestions!</p>
<p>I know you listened to same webinar yesterday. I wish that there was some way for you to access all these nebulous schools he mentioned that are still taking applicants and still have FA. One OP stated that LC has no more FA but I wonder if that is direct communication from the AO. More information would help you with the late applications. Perhaps, it is hopeful that LC allowed you to apply late and waived their application fee.</p>
<p>Any news from Winsor WL? It looks like not too many people applied/interested in school!</p>
<p>I am confused. We are new to the boarding school world. My daughter put her heart and soul into applying at Loomis. Loves the school- it has been her first choice. She met the application deadlines and was waitlisted. We need FA-- not full but a little over 50% aid needed. Why are they taking more applicants? She would be a great fit at LC. We continue to remain hopeful as does she but don’t understand why the are looking for more applicants.?</p>
<p>@funaviator Welcome to CC and the crazy mess that is boarding school admissions! When selecting students, or building a class, schools need to fill spots in different areas. For example, if their only tenor saxophonist is graduating and I happen to play that instrument, they could pick me to fill that space. If an applicant is chosen during the late round they are added to the wait list to fill any spots like the one I mentioned. Good luck, and I hope this makes sense!</p>
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<p>@funaviator Many factors may play into LC allowing someone to apply late. It might be that they did not get the yield they wanted from their A10 acceptances. They might just be testing the waters. They could be curious about any overlooked applicants. They may still be looking for students with a certain profile like @stargirl3 noted. So many of these schools chase the same students that when the dust settles a school may still need more applicants to fill their class.</p>
<p>@funaviator,</p>
<p>I don’t think Loomis is actively seeking more applicants for Fall 2014 entry. But if someone does apply late and is a compelling candidate and if space is available, then that late applicant could supplant someone already on the WL.</p>
<p>^Which is something I don’t approve of. I mean, if you’ve taken the time to meet the deadline and worked your butt off to get to that point, it’s unfair to have someone apply late and supplant you, who did nothing wrong.</p>
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<p>Late applicants join the WL. The WL pool is not ranked. FA is a gargantuan factor. If the FA budget is exhausted, then a fullpay candidate will be drawn from the WL. </p>
<p>It has nothing to do with “wrong”, It is economic reality that a school cannot grant money it does not have.</p>
<p>It can be an economic reality, doesn’t mean it isn’t wrong in nature.</p>
<p>I’m a huge hypocrite because I don’t like the way it’s done either. But I guess I would like the way it’s done if it benefits me in the end.</p>
<p>FWIW, it seems that Loomis AO’s are all over the board with respect to answers they are giving those on the WL . Other schools seem to be fairly definitive managing expectations and giving specific answers/numbers. For example, Loomis said in the WL FAQ that on average 9-10 WL kids per category; however, I’ve spoken to an AO who said approx 20-30 per and then after further questioning said they have not actually “seen” the WL. I’ve read other posts from folks who’ve spoken to Loomis and received completely different answers…I find this insulting…it’s right there on the computer—Just call it up and tell me there are 15 9th grade boarding boys on the WL and 10 of them are requesting FA, including you. Your chances of moving off are less than 1% b/c we will take the FP kids first. Just be honest…</p>
<p>Maybe there is some problem behind the scenes that is causing extra difficulty. For one thing, the AO who interviewed my daughter did not look healthy and has never responded to any emails. I’ve been wondering whether she fell ill. Even one person out for a while at a busy time can have quite an impact. </p>
<p>@twinsmama You should send an email to the director Mitchell. I found it funny that on one of these threads he actually responded to OP’s directly. When we had the nightmare with our child’s application to another school we had to email the director to get a response. I was angry at first but when I read about another similar situation from another OP I realized that things happen. AO’s have deaths in the family or other life changing events. I do not give the director leeway because I feel that is part of their job. The director should do follow up on candidates’ files. I am sure that the fact that my child had other options also lessened my anger towards the one particular AO who dropped the ball. You might also try to PM some of the OP who have children attending LC. They might be able to inform you about the status of that particular AO</p>
<p>You’re right, @grx567, I probably should have followed up more to find out why I wasn’t getting a response from that AO. However, I did speak with another AO last week (who had interviewed my son) and feel confident that I have stated my case and that my daughter has stated hers. She also emailed Mr. Mitchell with an update after the initial wait list notice. Anyway, I was just speculating about a possible reason for a problem (if one even exists). </p>