Thoughts on the Waitlist

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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<p>Having read the waitlist threads after being accepted, I have a few thoughts:</p>

<p>1) I understand how those on the waitlist feel slighted, but, at the same time, don't slight those who were accepted. Every year, Yale accepts students that Harvard rejects, Princeton waitlists applicants that Stanford admitted early, etc. The point is that all of this plays into a terrible truth in college admissions: the process is not objective. </p>

<p>2) Stellar test scores do not guarantee admission, nor does a demonstrated interest (although both certainly help). And let's face it, who would want to attend a college where the only requirement was a perfect SAT score? Not a very interesting place. </p>

<p>3) And I really really really don't understand why people can assume they were waitlisted because they were overqualified/the admission committee thought they wouldn't matriculate. I told my interviewer from Wash U that I was also considering Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Brown, but that if I was admitted to Wash U, I would consider it along with all my other options because I don't put stock in magazine rankings. For me, that was the truth, and my interviewer actually seemed impressed by it.</p>

<p>I'd welcome other people's opinions.</p>

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<p>A mature and well-thought out post. I'm sure many Washu students would love to welcome you as a classmate. Good luck wherever you decide to attend.</p>

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<p>i would have to agree with what u said. i was put on the waitlist and do not consider myself overqualified in any way whatsoever lol, i wish i was accepted, but i just have to wait and see</p>

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<p>People I know told me i'm waitlisted bc i'm "overqualified"... I think that's just bs. Wash U IS a very prestigious college and I don't think they'd reject students for "overqualification". I probably messed up in the interview since told my interviewer that i was interested in Wash U for it's generous scholarship. I also did mention all the colleges i applied to (16 total).
Anyhow, I'd still be overjoyed if i were offered a change to attend Wash U :D</p>