Can’t believe my son was wait listed at four schools. Exeter, Deerfield, Brooks and Berkshire. Unfortunately, he will need a great deal of aid and feel that it may have hurt him at Brooks and Berkshire. Deerfield and Exeter say that they admit 100% based on merit. I guess I have to take them at their word. I feel terrible for my son and hope that something works out for him. Solid student academically and recruited athlete. Coaches say they are pulling for him but hands are tied at the moment. Told to be patient. Any positive stories of folks with wait list experience would be greatly appreciated!
Yes and no. Both my kids were on many waitlists two years ago. My son was eventually admitted to his first-choice school off the waitlist, but my daughter was not admitted anywhere for 9th grade.
We are in the same situation. Five waitlists, need FA, good athlete…Not sure how many are real WLs and how many are of the ‘courtesy’ type. We feel terrible. The thread on financial aid is long but full of info. And there is a thread on waitlist success stories (and they include a few posts of getting a spot with FA ).
Wow five waitlists. Thought four was a lot. Hopefully there is some clarity by next week once you have spoken with coaches. I have a bit more clarity today, but I won’t feel good until at least one of them let’s us know that he is off the list.