<p>I was waitlisted at Brown, Middlebury, Swarthmore, and Pitzer (all my top choices, minus Pitzer). I was thinking of sending additional recommendations from two of my senior year teachers, a writing portfolio that covers my four years in high school, and a lighthearted video pastiche of 15-20 second clips of my friends sharing quirky, personal memories of me. Of course, each school will also get a letter detailing continued (and intensified!) interest, new achievements, etc.</p>
<p>Is that too much? I don’t think I’ll send the recs to Brown because they specifically stated that they don’t want them in their Waitlist Q&A, but I don’t want to overwhelm ANYONE with too much junk. At the same time… I so, so, SO want to provide them with anything and anything that might be persuasive!</p>
<p>I honestly have no idea. It’s really a gamble, as no one really knowns. I’m considering just sending a letter containing new achievements and a few words expressing my continued interest.</p>
<p>With the waitlist, there’s no telling what’s enough, and what will boost you vs. someone else. I don’t think what you’re planning is too over the top, but I’m no admissions officer, and I don’t have to sort through all these things.</p>
<p>A friend I know who got off Duke’s waitlist sent them a witty, one-page comic, explaining her continued interest.</p>