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<p>Following such a college’s instructions = no gimmicks. However, depending on how the “gag order” is worded, it may be appropriate to ask your school counselor to telephone or write on your behalf, especially if you want the college to know that you definitely will attend if admitted. Also, when initially responding to the “Do you want to remain on the waitlist?” query, it’s often possible to add a brief, “This is my first choice” or “I will enroll for sure if accepted,” even for the handful of colleges that have asked for no additional correspondence.</p>
<p>If you have had contact with someone outside the admission office … e.g., a coach, an alum interviewer … then it’s okay to contact him or her. In such cases, the “gimmick” idea is probably off the table, but at least you can emphasize your continued interest in the school which may–or may not–be passed along to the folks who make the final choices.</p>