Welcome aboard @biloyetmak onto one more waitlist train! You’ll most likely hear from most, if not all, of those by the end of this month. May your nerves be as restful as possible 
I also hope the waiting ends soon, it’s been almost six of months of it already[applied to WL through ED].
Thanks for the kind welcome @AGoodFloridian! Best of luck!!!
An admissions office employee had informed me they would not send out waitlist decisions before May 1st, so some earlier decisions may have been the result of a differentiating factor (i.e legacy status, donations or soft yield in a core group).
@AGoodFloridian I’ve been following your saga here and in the Class of 2020 GroupMe, and I have a few things to tell you. First of all, stop harassing the admissions office; I know you mean well, but they can smell desperation and get annoyed if too bothered (some contact is always good to demonstrate interest but I think you’ve crossed that line). Secondly, I know you don’t really have alternatives, but don’t go to a terrible school you can’t afford. Taking a gap year would be a great alternative for you if things don’t work out at W&L. Make it meaningful though, and not in a “resume-padding” kind of way: make the gap year count for yourself. Work, volunteer in a different country, learn some crazy things, do whatever you feel passionate about. Then, apply to more colleges. Grinnell, Skidmore, Macalester, Kenyon are all slightly less selective than W&L but also have great financial aid (I’ve noticed that’s a great concern for you) and are great schools. Thirdly, stop stressing out. It won’t do anything for you. You seem like a great guy and I’d love to have you here at W&L, but things might not work out for you here. In fact, given the odds, they probably won’t, so don’t cling to this idea too much: it will only do you harm if things crash and burn.
@collegeboy1997 Thank you for the candid response, means a lot! I’ve said it before, in hindsight my biggest mistake was not applying to enough colleges. While there was a certain financial barrier that made it hard to apply to 20+ colleges as most people do here, I’m sure I could have fit one or two more in.
I’ve always recommended taking gap years to my friends, for the introspective value mostly. In my case, every fiber of my being cringes when I think of doing that myself. I’m going three “gap years” strong and at this point I’m more willing to just take some credits at the local community college and transfer after a semester or two. I also have one more state university whose decision I’m waiting on.
I think the “stress” mostly comes from the precariousness of the situation- “where will I be this Fall?”, but I’ve certainly come to terms with the odds stacked against me. It’s a common theme to my living, it’s not too hard to get used to anymore. But again, I really appreciate your response. It’s always funny when I’m recognized elsewhere from this website. Perhaps it’s the long messages? The profile pic? Probably the profile pic.
@AGoodFloridian You need to chill out, there’s no point in worrying about something you have no control over. Mentally commit yourself to the school you’ve enrolled in, and if you get into W&L, consider it akin to winning the lottery.
I’ve enrolled in the University of Alabama, and I’m happy to go there.
Did you guys receive the email concerning an update at 8 PM today?
i just got an email telling me to check my portal tonight at 8. When that notification appeared, my heart started racing so…damn…fast.
I hope it’s good news- the same thing happened last year and everyone who received the email was accepted. I’m not getting my hopes up, just… God, let it be good news. Just this once. Hahaha
@SnapApp - I hope it turns out well for both of us, pal.
@AGoodFloridian Same! But it does state: “We are pleased to let you know…” hmm…
That would be so cruel!
Mine says that too
I know right?! Seriously, I’ve been left with such a gaping scar after this admissions season(yes I’m a drama queen, deal with it hahah) that I can’t let myself be hopeful- but I WANT to be.
The moment I got that, my mind didn’t say “IM ACCEPTED!”
It said, "alright, what can this possibly mean?
I got the email too. I doubt all of us got accepted at the same time, so I wouldn’t get my hopes up.
They might just be emailing us to confirm whether we’re still interested. Anyway, there’s no point in speculating at this point; let’s just see what happens.
Yikes, just as we expected. They’re simply asking if we’re still interested- I confirmed mine but… The whole “Grant aid has been fully committed to current enrolled students” was the final nail in my coffin I reckon.
Glad I didn’t get my hopes too high hahaha- the numbness has its benefits! It’s been a wild trip guys, and I wish the best to all of you in your future colleges Take care folks!
It appears that the school just wants us to know if we are still interested. Since the institutional aid has been all distributed to enrolled students, I don’t plan to remain on the waitlist and good luck to everyone!
I’m pretty sure I won’t get in because I need financial aid.
University of Alabama here I come!
@AGoodFloridian May I ask where you will be attending in the Fall?
Does anyone know if in the case we’re admitted we’ll have to attend next year? Cos I chose to stay one the waiting list but saw something about attending next year. Did anyone see that too?
@saffysmum There are still plenty of colleges that have open admissions. After some research, I found some very affordable “hidden gem” types and applied to them.
University of Minnesota - Morris was one of them. Some state schools in South Dakota that have very affordable OOS tuition. University of West Florida and Central Florida.
Some decent options there, and while I haven’t receieved an answer from any of them yet, I’d be happy to attend them. Whether I’d transfer in the future is up to the fates to decide, I just really want to start college. In case that hasn’t been painfully obvious by now hahahaha take care!
@AGoodFloridian In case no one has directed you to this website there are many colleges that still are enrolling http://www.nacacnet.org/research/research-data/College-Openings/Pages/College-Openings-Results.aspx
There are always parents that lurk and cheer silently hoping for the best for certain students we get to know via their posts. You were one of those. Please pop back in when your plans are firmed up and let us know where you land.
Has anyone else had a waitlist offer?
I was accepted off the waitlist!