<p>To all of you who were waitlisted RD at Smith:</p>
<p>Was Smith your first choice? Feel like crawling into a hole for the rest of your life? I've been there, and I can promise you, the game isn't over yet. I was in your position last spring, and now that I'm at Smith and having the time of my life, I feel compelled to help you all to do the same. </p>
<p>First of all, take some time to think about why you might have been waitlisted. Be honest with yourself, what are your weaknesses? Are they something you can work on and improve before your next report card comes out? Next, think about your strengths and how you can showcase them to the admissions office without seeming like a pest. I highly recommend making friends with someone in the admission office. Just send a short email explaining how Smith is still your first choice and you'd like to be put into contact with someone who you can talk to directly. They were really prompt about it for me, and I was able to email back and forth with this really awesome woman who helped me a lot. </p>
<p>I can't stress it enough: DON'T let senioritis get to you! If you have stellar grades to send them, or extra shining letters of recommendation, it will do a lot for your chances. What I loved about Smith was the encouragement to send in some supplemental information. Use this to your advantage! I sent in a "Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Accept Me to Smith College" list. Some of them were funny and some of them were serious. Most of all, it showcased unique things about me that I wasn't able to show on my application. Whatever you choose to send in, make it short and sweet. Your goal is to make an impression, not to be a nuisance. </p>
<p>Lastly, don't let yourself be validated by college admissions, no matter what your final admission decision is. You're all amazing women who deserve who quality educations and good lives, and you can achieve those things no matter where you end up. Ultimately, it is your own motivation and hard work that will lead you to success, not a college brand name. </p>
<p>Feel free to use this thread to ask me any questions you might have! Good luck all!</p>