<p>So I'm completely oblivious to how waitlists work.
If I accept a place on the waitlist, does that mean that I am committing to the school while the school still has no commitment to me? Do I have to make a deposit?
Can I wait and see if I am accepted without me accepting a position on the waitlist?
Also, can I request that my financial aid package still be determined?</p>
<p>I was also waitlisted at MoHo.</p>
<p>Accepting a place on the waiting list does not “obligate” you in any way. It merely lets the school know that you would be willing to accept a spot in the class should one open and be offered to you. You need not make a deposit until such time as you are made such an offer. You however will not be accepted unless you take a place on the waiting list…and no financial aid package will be offered until you are accepted. This is basically how most if not all waiting lists are handled. Best of luck to you in whatever you decide.</p>
<p>Artobsessed-- If you really wish to attend Smith, I’d recommend accepting a waitlist spot. Moreover, I’d send a nice letter to the Smith Dean of Admissions expressing your strong interest in attending. Tell her “why” you wish to be admitted. Also, in the letter I’d enhance your credential with recent strong grade reports as well as any EC leadership activites for your record. An additional letter of rec from a teacher who knows your achievement would not hurt-- nothing to lose in doing these things.</p>
<p>Again, write a fine letter to the Dean of Admissions-- work on it.</p>
<p>.02</p>
<p>David</p>
<p>If you got into another college, just in case you don’t clear a wait list at either Smith or MoHo, make sure that you go ahead & put a deposit down by May 1st at your next best choice for a college that you have an acceptance for. Just so your bases are covered.</p>
<p>David’s suggestion is excellent—let Admissions know why you would love to attend Smith & what you would bring to Smith.</p>
<p>–Lucia</p>
<p>Has anyone gotten accepted from the wait list?</p>
<p>NO not yet :’(
did anyone get a call?</p>
<p>Got word that they have started offering spots to people on the wait list.</p>
<p>yup! Got the call on Monday!
Can’t wait to be a Smithie :-)</p>
<p>Collegetash2017 did you send in any additional documents to increase your chances of acceptance ? </p>