<p>Any thoughts on the possibility of getting off the wait list? How many students do they usually take? I realize that it varies every year, but we're just trying to get a general idea...</p>
<p>Usually a couple hundred get in off the wait list, but it really varies. My D got in off the wait list two years ago. Contact your admissions counselor and tell him/her how disappointed you are but that your are still holding out hope for admission. Also say that you would definitely take the spot if offered.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice, will definitely do that. When did you D find out? Did she have to wait long?</p>
<p>My D got a call on the first day of wait list calls which was in mid May, I think. By that time, we’d paid a deposit elsewhere, she’d picked a roommate from FB, and they had selected a dorm. It was very hard to change gears at that point bc we were all committed to the other school in our hearts and minds. She had a week to decide. Gut check kept pulling back to Vandy, so that’s where she ended up. It was a great choice.</p>
<p>Can people post in this thread when calls starT?</p>
<p>You mean wait list calls?</p>
<p>Looking back, I think my D got a call during the first week of May.</p>
<p>How many people in 2012 got off of the waitlist, and how many people total were on the waitlist?</p>
<p>I don’t remember the exact number but it was like 10%. Google the Common Data Set and it is on there.</p>
<p>Of those who accept a spot on the waitlist, it’s generally around 12%.</p>
<p>Over the past few years it’s been around 10-15% out of those that accept their place. Not too bad compared to some other similarly competitive schools.</p>
<p>Son heard on May 3 last year. He was fairly proactive showing interest and sending updates to his admissions counselor on awards, plus a character reference type email from a coach/supervisor.</p>
<p>How do adequately “show interest”, other than emails?</p>
<p>About how many people are generally waitlisted each year?</p>
<p>This link below is from 2009, though might be helpful. I want to say they offered admission to about 200 from the wait list last year. It would be in the Common Data Set for Vanderbilt. The incoming class always has 1601 students, I think.</p>
<p>I think it helps to make it absolutely clear that you would attend if offered a spot, but go about it without being a pest.</p>
<p>Last year they closed the waitlist (stopped taking people) on July 20.</p>
<p><a href=“http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/vandybloggers/2009/04/what-to-do-if-youve-been-waitlisted/[/url]”>http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/vandybloggers/2009/04/what-to-do-if-youve-been-waitlisted/</a></p>
<p>Ok I found the info in the Common Data Set. Last year 5653 were offered spots on the waitlist. 2377 chose to remain on the waitlist, and eventually, 253 were admitted.</p>
<p>Huh, I suppose 9.4% acceptance rate for Vandy’s wait list is about right. </p>
<p>Does the admissions committee usually reply to emails? They replied to my first one, but I sent another one expressing why I wished to attend about four days ago and they haven’t said anything regarding it.</p>
<p>Jasian, I’ll give the same advice I gave my own son: I think with wait lists there is a very fine line between showing interest and portraying yourself poorly. If you’ve already emailed them once expressing your desire to attend, then they know you wish to attend. Sending additional emails stating the same thing can potential appear immature. If you have additional data, like new awards, improved grades, etc. by all means you would want to make them aware of those. And if they send you any requests for information, answer them promptly. But just continuing to say “I really want to attend” probably wont have a positive impact, and may not continue to get personal replies. In the end, don’t worry. You’ve done what you should do. If it’s meant to be it will be.</p>
<p>grp2013 – I disagree. One should be a little more proactive than just one or two emails. Think about it – would they be more willing to accept someone who shows real enthusiasm for attending the school or someone they hear back from once who is just patiently waiting in line? </p>
<p>To the waitlisted student I would say, if this is what you really want and price is no object or you are willing to take whatever financial aid package you are given, you must let them know that. Have you visited Vanderbilt yet? If not, by all means, GO! Did you slump your last semester of senior year? I hope not, because you can ask your school guidance counselor to forward your third quarter grades. Do you have any new activities that show leadership?</p>
<p>While the patient and polite waiting in line approach works better for some things, I think in this case, it can pay to be a little bit pro-active, even if it is outside your comfort zone. And of course do not be a pest.</p>
<p>Well, I’m not sure we completely disagree - my point was also not to be a pest, but if you have new information then you should of course share it. However, if you’ve already visited, interviewed with Alumni, spoken with Admissions, responded to the wait list, AND sent that followup email - I think you’ve shown plenty of enthusiasm and aren’t just “patiently waiting around.” If Vanderbilt is basing admissions off of waitlist on who emails them or calls them the most after all of that, or who is willing to pay the most for admission, then there’s something wrong with their process.</p>