<p>Hey every1, its SmartAleck.. I am VERY likely to attend if admitted off the wailist... What are some steps I should be taking to ensure the best possible chance of receiving admission after being waitlisted? I'm going to send a letter to Duke and plan to talk to my guidance counselor about it, upon returning to school next week (we're on spring break)..</p>
<p>Any help at all will be greatly appreciated.... </p>
<p>SmartAleck</p>
<p>I think that's about all you can do - send a letter updating them on your grades/awards won and telling them why you want to come to Duke and what compels you to stay on the waitlist. If you can get your GC to call, it might be helpful.</p>
<p>Just some numbers for you: I'm in the same boat, and I got my waitlist letter today. It says about 1000 kids choose to stay on the waitlist every year, and in recent years, the number admitted off the list has ranged from a high of 125 to a low of 11.</p>
<p>thank you</p>
<p>... bump</p>