@Meganerd2012 That was exactly my thought process-- I started out disappointed they didn’t outright reject me because it would mean the excitement/anxiety rollercoaster would continue for another month. I’m more content about it now. A moonshot is a shot nonetheless and to be waitlisted at Chicago is still an honor.
@durapror Sure! And yeah I know what you mean. For me it’s almost the opposite. Our school has a very good track record of sending highly qualified kids to Ivy/selective schools so it’s a lot of pressure.