<p>Hey guys i had a couple of questions for the general Miami group. Im a high school senior and am currently on the wait list at Miami University i was wondering what you guys think my chances are for getting off the waiting list this year? Miami's wait lists are unranked. Also does anyone what kind of trends i can prosume students will take in 2009, for example are people going to state schools vs. private schools vs. not going to college?</p>
<p>i think your chances are pretty good. Miami is a back up for a lot of kids.</p>
<p>Yes, Miami is a safety school for many top schools. However, I wouldn’t assume you will be admitted off the waiting list. Applications were way up this year, and the administration publicly stated that admission would be more difficult this year with a long waiting list. I strongly suggest you do the following: 1) reach out to admissions and ensure them that you will attend Miami U if accepted off the waiting list, to differentiate yourself from other wait listed candidates and 2) if Miami U is really where you want to go, consider renting an apartment in Oxford (to get to know the campus and develop friendships) while attending the branch in Hamilton a mere 15 minutes away. Miami has invested heavily in the Hamilton campus with new facilities and technology, and you can transfer into the Oxford campus within 1-2 semesters with a 3.0-3.2 GPA (not sure which). I know of several people who have done this, and they said it worked out really well.</p>
<p>Even through admissions are up and the wait list is reported to be longer don’t you think it sounds like Miami is accepting less, thus putting more on the wiat list. Eventualy meaning they will have to accept people of the wait list. I have another question for you if i don’t get accepted and Miami is my number 1, is it possible to reapply for admissions in the winter, or could i appeal their decision?</p>
<p>RedHawks, I would assume that Miami will accept some students from the wait list, but the question mark is how many. That answer will become clearer after May 1. Although, I don’t know if admissions will openly tell you how many students they plan to accept from the wait list regardless. I think it is wise to reach out to admissions and explore your options related to either appealing their decision or applying for the winter semester. I do not know if either option is viable, so it’s best for you to go directly to the source. Do everything you can to make sure admissions knows Miami is your first choice, as they do keep track of applicant communication. Persistence on the part of rejected applicants has worked in the past. That said, it would be wise to have a backup plan if an appeal or winter admission is not viable. I think my suggestion above would be your best bet. Good luck!</p>
<p>thanks for all your helpful advice.</p>
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