Waitlisted from Brandeis? What are my odds of getting in?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Brandeis University
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<p>I applied to the Brandeis fly-in(visit program for low-income kids) and was accepted last semester; and was flown out to Brandeis(expenses paid). I loved Brandeis, but and I made diligent efforts to talk to as many admissions reps and faculty as I could. I had a slightly rough experience(host who told me that she/he was too tired to do anything and to explore on my own, and then who ditched me in his/her dorm for a good part of the trip/ getting stuck in Boston overnight because my plane back was canceled). But regardless, I really loved Brandeis as an institution. </p>

<p>My GPA/ACT are slightly below their average, but I have extremely strong extracurriculars(I believe). </p>

<p>But then last night I learned that I was wait-listed! My GPA has gone up, I’ve been staying engaged with volunteer work.</p>

<p>What are my hopes for getting off the wait-list? I did the wait-list reply and explained my continued interest, and updated them on my academics and the changes in extracurriculars I’ve been doing(change in activity, not amount). </p>

<p>Please advise! </p>

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<p>According to the Common Data Set 2012-3, Brandeis waitlisted 1347 applicants. Of those 555 accepted a place on the waiting list. They admitted 117 out of the 555.
<a href=“http://www.brandeis.edu/opir/institutionalresearch/CDS_2012-2013_Final%20updated%202013-09-11.pdf”>http://www.brandeis.edu/opir/institutionalresearch/CDS_2012-2013_Final%20updated%202013-09-11.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;