<p>Question. If a candidate is waitlisted, for most schools is that an polite way of saying no thank you, or does it vary for each school? I always believed waitlisting meant that you technically were the 2nd batch of students who could gain entrance if any on 1st batch declined? Anyone know?</p>
<p>A very low % of waitlisted candidates, if any, will get into the top 8 or so schools.</p>
<p>OK - not so much worried about the top schools. Anyone know about the rest?</p>
<p>It technically means that you are a student who is able to succeed at that school but they don't have enough spaces.</p>
<p>I think for many top schools like andover exeter it means no thank you but i know many people who got off the choate waiting list. some people withdraw financial aid i think it helps. The wait list is probabaly ranked so if you're first on the list you get in easier</p>
<p>CA Sunshine -- It really varies by school and by the accuracy of the yield estimate for the year. If you are waitlisted at a school you want to attend -- let them know that you will attend if you are offered admission. They don't want to waste an acceptance on someone who will turn it down because it affects their admit rates. You should also let them know how much you love the school, remind them of all the ways you will contribute to the school community, and update them on any new prizes, accomplishments, etc. Good luck!</p>
<p>Actually I have not received anything yet. I am presuming I will hear Tuesday or Wednesay. I hate this waiting. A friend of our applied to same schools, but live in MA. Being here in CA mail seems sooooooooooooooo slow!</p>