<p>I got accepted at UofC and Brown, and committed to UofC last night. I got waitlisted at Wharton, and would likely pick Wharton over UofC in the off-chance that I get in off the waitlist. What can I do to increase the odds that I get off the waitlist? Also, approximately how many students get off the waitlist for Wharton ever year? </p>
<p>Three things: (1) in no uncertain terms make it clear to Penn (through your regional rep) that should you receive an offer from Penn/Wharton that you will accept, and that Penn/Wharton is the only college for which you accepted the waitlist, (2) avoid even the slightest trace of senioritis. Study for your finals as though they are the most important tests you’ve taken in high school. Ace them. Prepare final term papers for those courses that require with extraordinary energy and skill. Make them memorable. Ace them. Make yourself visible in your extracurricular activities by demonstrating leadership and talent … by doing, (3) find a advocate (perhaps your college adviser, the high school president, etc.) for your Wharton/Penn application. Convince that person that you are extraordinarily qualified for Penn/Wharton, that your passion is real, and that your energy level in completing the final semester at high school on a high note is real and that your results are high because you are an exceptional student. Convince him to advocate for you to your regional Penn representative.</p>
<p>@fogcity, wouldn’t I be notified about a waitlist accept/deny before my final grades are in? I also accepted a waitlist spot at Princeton. Does Penn admission have any way of knowing that I also accepted a Princeton waitlist spot? </p>
<p>Colleges may start filling WL spots in mid May to early June – your final grades may not make a difference, you’re correct. Penn has no way of knowing you’re on PTon’s WL.</p>
<p>Last year some applicants got off the wait list on June 29.</p>