<p>Just cried my eyes out about my waitlist decision. I know it's supposed to feel better than a flat-out no, but it just seems like a delayed rejection. Is Rice like WashU with its waitlist--lots of students, few admitted?</p>
<p>No one’s waitlist is quite like Washington’s. You have a better chance of getting off Rice’s waitlist but you getting off depends totally on the yield rate. If more people than expected choose to matriculate, few-if any-will get off the waitlist. don’t count yourself out but don’t get your hopes up, and be sure to make a deposit at your second choice. If the waitlist FAQ says you can update them be sure to write a nice letter detailing your senior year, new accomplishments, better grades, etc.</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m already drafting a letter now. I read somewhere that requesting an interview with an admissions officer could help, but I already had a off-campus interview before I submitted my application, so would that be kind of redundant?</p>
<p>I feel your pain. The news is numbing at first, and then it hits you… :(</p>
<p>Got the same news. I doubt they would allow another interview for people waitlisted, though I’d certainly jump at the opportunity if it turns out it’s available. As for the decision, I felt kinda upset at first, but now I’m just sort of accepting the uncertainty.</p>
<p>I was wait listed too. I cried for an hour last night about it, you’re not alone. rice was my first choice and I’ve been wait listed at 3/4 schools I applied to. I really saw myself at Rice and I thought the senior year uncertainty was going to end this week. guess not. </p>
<p>everyone says not to take it personally but when you’re told “good, but not good enough” three times in one week it’s pretty disheartening. I’m going to write the best letter ever and get really good grades and hopefully I can get off the wait list. this is the worst.</p>
<p>Waitlisted too how many students do they put on waiting list?</p>
<p>If you really have your heart set on getting off the waitlist, and know that you would absolutely attend Rice (or whatever your top choice school is), I suggest you do the following in addition to writing them a letter: 1) Include a copy of a short essay or artwork, etc. that you feel represents some of your “best work” in your junior or senior year; 2) Get someone who knows you well (like a coach or employer) to write a letter of recommendation for you (this should not be the same teacher who wrote a recommendation for your common app); 3) Get your school’s head guidance counselor to call the college admissions office and vouch for you.</p>
<p>Of course, you need to be honest. If there is any doubt that you would actually attend Rice (or wherever) if accepted, don’t waste their time and yours with this effort.</p>
<p>“You should update your file in writing via mail or email, informing us of your continued interest in Rice. Additionally, feel free to make us aware of any notable awards or achievements since your original application. Please note that we discourage additional recommendations…There is no need to call the Office of Admission; calling our office will not improve your chances of being admitted.”</p>
<p>well there goes that.</p>
<p>As per CDS 2010-2011 :</p>
<p>Number of qualified applicants offered a placed on waiting list: 2521
Number accepting a place on the waiting list: 1444
Number of wait-listed students admitted: 131</p>
<p>about 9%</p>
<p>Thanks! @yetanotherid</p>
<p>Am I the only one that’s surprised at Rice’s 6.1% acceptance rate this year?</p>
<p>I was waitlisted at Rice too but it wasn’t even one of my top choices so I could care less xP. Good luck to everyone else! I’m really surprised at the 6.1% acceptance rate too.</p>
<p>Where did you find the current 6.1% acceptance rate? I can’t find those stats.</p>
<p>They have 950 spots open. So 6.1% are able to go there, but their yield is around 40 % or so, so they probably accepted around 16-17 percent.</p>
<p>^ Ah, my mistake. You are indeed correct. I forgot about the whole yield practice.</p>