<p>I was waitlisted at three schools, but I chose to only remain on one waitlist (bates college, one of my top choices). I just have some questions about what to include in the letter. </p>
<p>I essentially just wrote about how I am a good fit for Bates, because I know that's something they really value. I also included that I recieved an academic award, was inducted into the national spanish honor society, and I have a 4.0 this quarter. I tried not to repeat anything that was already in my "why bates?" essay, but I'm finding this to be a bit of a challenge. </p>
<p>Should I include that I was offered admission at other schools? I was thinking something along the lines of, "Although I was offered admission at other prestigious universities such as X college, Bates remains my first choice." Would this be appropriate? </p>
<p>Also, would anyone be willing to read over the letter for me, preferably an adult? I will PM it to you.</p>
<p>yes you can say that… however i wouldnt say the other school. its a little risky. I would only say it if it were a rival school… but even so…
either it would be like Yale thinking “wow, shes going to pick us over harvard!”</p>
<p>or… “why would she mention that? i dont really believe that she would pick us. what if she backs out at the last minute!?”</p>
<p>So to be safe, say something like…</p>
<p>Although I was admitted to a few schools of similar caliber to Bates, it remains my top choice.</p>
<p>“If I am admitted and if my family’s finances permit me, I will happily attend Bates College.” </p>
<p>Should I not mention anything about finances? I feel dishonest by just saying “if admitted, I will attend.” because obviously I can’t attend if I can’t afford it.</p>
<p>I didn’t read your letter, but (like you) I wonder if you should mention money. It could easily go either way.</p>
<p>On the one hand, they might give you financial aid, but how much would they have left by this stage in the game? Like you, I’m waitlisted somewhere and hope against hope that they will have some fin aid leftovers for me.</p>
<p>On the other hand, they might be looking for candidates who won’t need any fin aid. And you never know…your family could win a lottery the night before you need to tell them if you’ll go or not. ;)</p>
<p>I’m thinking you should NOT mention money. Maybe it’s like job interviews and you shouldn’t mention money until further along in the hiring process. Either way, GOOD LUCK to you!!</p>
<p>After reading my first response, I think you should definitely NOT mention money. The part about job interviews got me thinking. If they accept you, THEN you can bring up financial aid. Good luck!! Let us know how things work out for you please.</p>
<p>^Thanks for the advice. I ended up faxing the letter in today, and took out the part about finances. I guess all I can do now is keep my fingers crossed…</p>
<p>Good luck with the waitlists, Claire! I just gave up my spot at Bates for 2013, and I hope you get it! (I’m waitlisted at Northwestern. The feeling totally sucks.)</p>
<p>^Thanks, I hope you get off the waitlist as well. I was waitlisted by three schools, but the only one I cared about was Bates because I put so much effort into their supplements and I showed so much interest. It’s a sad feeling for sure. :[</p>