<p>Hey, I think that's a good idea =) or maybe do something creative to show that you want to go there. My cousin sent this chinese knotting rose to Carnegie Mellon when she was on the waitlist and described what it meant to her and related it to CMU (I forget the exact story) and she got in, she loves it there too heh </p>
<p>Also, guys, did you write the Honors Program essays and/or fill out that question asking you what other colleges you applied to? I have a feeling that might have influenced it if you guys are really qualified.</p>
<p>Maybe I shouldn't have posted it then! Should've kept that idea to myself. Just kidding. I did answer the question about what other school's I was applying to and started to fill out the Honor's Essays but never finished. I think I applied too late to be considered but I think that I meet the criteria for the Honor's program.</p>
<p>I applied for the honors program and wrote down which schools I applied to. I think part of the problem was that I didn't visit, but unfortunately I haven't gotten to visit any schools yet because my parents feel it is financially more convenient to visit after being accepted. It's not my fault I couldn't visit!</p>
<p>But now that I have been waitlisted, there's no way I'll be going even if I do get in later because they won't give me any money, and I can't pay full tuition, so oh well, that's that I guess.</p>
<p>@dreamingleader: rofl I know what you mean. I did finish those honors essays but I wanted to nunchuck myself halfway through them. Two original essays after weeks of essay fatigue, man. The reason why I asked is because I think they understand that those essays take effort, and that if a person who was well- or even overly qualified were just using them as a safety school they would be too tired to write them. But you really seem interested so they made a mistake there. Anyway go ahead with that letter of intent thing I suppose! or just send them something creative and unique that explains that you care and would really like to get admitted, heh </p>
<p>@fedebul: Yeah it isn't your fault you didn't visit, especially if you live far away. But if you do get in on the waitlist I'm sure they'll send you a financial aid package, unless someone's already informed you otherwise? With GWU's tuition rate I would be incredulous if they didn't give out at least some financial aid to students whose apps are need-based or are excellent in terms of merit.</p>
<p>I'm around.... 95% certain that I was waitlisted because I never visited/ showed any interest, even though I live relatively close. </p>
<p>I was a little shocked though- I was so shocked/ excited when I got into Brandeis without showing any interest, I thought that (for whatever dumb reason) that would bode well for GW. Obviously not, but it's probably for the best. I would only have been really, really interested in attending here if they gave me merit aid/ accepted me into the Honors Program. Oh well, we'll all end up somewhere good, right?</p>
<p>Hmm, yea, interesting...
I was waitlisted.
The weird thing is I applied to the 7 med program and got an interview. If I was able to get an interview with the med program (only some people do) don't you think I would be accepted???</p>
<p>Maybe it's because I didn't reply/ or go becuase they only sent me the follow up email and by then it was too late for me to go, some how the first email never got sent to me notifying me of my date/time.</p>
<p>Oh well, it was one of my safeties, I was just hoping for some kind of money from them.</p>
<p>infinityiseight, I as well was accepted to Brandeis and was pretty confident on my chances of getting into gwu. After reading the stats of others accepted, I just feel like it's all so random. Although I probably would not have ended up at gwu, I am disappointed.</p>
<p>For those of you who are waitlisted and are surprised, I believe that this is a case of "Tufts Syndrome."</p>
<p>I have 2370/1600 sats and national championships and was waitlisted. I would have freaked out if I did not happen to know someone working at GWU. I learned in no uncertain terms that GWU did waitlist people whom they did not think would accept an offer to come to GWU, but who would instead prefer a more elite college.</p>
<p>If you are waitlisted and GWU really is your first choice I would highly suggest that you make your interest clearly known to GWU.
I was told that I would definitely be accepted and given the appropriate financial aid if I decided to come to GWU. If your case is similar to mine, I would expect that you would also be accepted if GWU is truly your first choice and you tell them that.</p>
<p>You guys with 2270's and other high stats...it seems likely to me(anxious parent)that the AO's feel GW may be merely a safety, and they're extending admissions to those who they feel are more likely to actually enroll. I've seen similar complaints elsewhere in these GW threads...</p>
<p>GW is definitely notorious for having tufts syndrome. it is indeed yield protection. my friend was waitlisted and she was extremely overqualified...i guess in some ways it's a strange, backwards compliment :)</p>
<p>the strange thing is that i visited campus and did the tour and info session.
an admissions rep came to my school both last year and this year, and i made sure to meet with her and talked to her for a very long time on both occassions about my interest in gw.
i called and emailed my regional admission officer numerous times over the summer and throughout the school year.
doesnt it seem as if i showed a sufficient amount of interest in gw??</p>
<p>All you people complaining about "Tufts Syndrome" didn't look very closely at the stats of all those admitted. There were numerous people admitted to GWU with 2200+ SATs, SAT IIs all in the 700s, and high GPA/Ranks. If GWU is just practicing enrollment management, why were they admitted?? Under your rationale, no one with those stats would be. Accept the fact that there was some reason you were not selected.<br>
That's the way college admissions works. GWU has 22,000+ people applying for less than 2,000 slots. This means not everyone who is "qualified" can be admitted. I know it is a disappointment, but move on and stop the "sour grapes." If GWU is your first choice, write a follow-up letter to admissions letting them know you accept the place on the waitlist and are very much still interested in being admitted.</p>
<p>haha i just read numerous rants about how majority of the waitlist is comprised of people who never showed an interest in the school, so i just provided proof that some people did everything possible to show interest in the school and still got waitlisted.</p>
<p>The interesting thing about this thread is that I don't see many of the waitlisted people outright stating that GW was their first choice. Yes, there are a couple and good advice has been given in regards to this (YES write a letter!) but for the most part I hear, "Yeah, this was my safety", "I'm really shocked with my stats" statements...so I guess they know what they are doing in admissions for the most part. Bottom line, like most colleges, they want kids that want to come and that they feel will be excited and happy to attend. In reality, most of you will get into one of your top choices and it is hard to get rejected when you are outstanding students, and yes, I would feel exactly the same way! :) Wishing you all your top choice acceptance!</p>
<p>I agree with researchmaven and nbg. Those that have "high stats" and were waitlisted are expressing their shock and upset, which is understandable. However, GW Admissions does appear to be accepting those students who are most excited about actually attending. So for those who are "overqualified" and waitlisted, stop complaining about Tufts Syndrome (minimizing others' acceptances) and contact GW if you really want to attend.<br>
Rdave, I'm sorry, no one definitively knows what lead to your decision but, again you can make the effort to possibly get some feedback. It's worth it cause GW is a great place!</p>
<p>I'm actually sort of relieved about being waitlisted. For one of my EA schools, I got in but never really had any intention of attending... and one of my friends got deferred, which really shocked and upset me. </p>
<p>I was worried that the same thing would happen at GW with another friend- I was so pleased to find out today that she got in! Even if she thought that it was a huge reach school for her. Were my academic stats better than hers? Sure. Did she adore GW more than I ever could? Yes! And that is exactly what I think GW was looking for.</p>
<p>I'm still disappointed about being waitlisted, since I did really like GW. But, if it means that someone else who really really wanted to attend is able to- then I'll happily give up "my" spot! (quoth the girl who got rejected from all of the schools she truly loved.... <em>sigh</em>) :)</p>
<p>Maybe they waitlisted me because they thought I had a chance at Georgetown? It was the only "elite" school that I applied to. If that is the case then my pride is a little bit less bruised. Congrats to all those who were accepted btw!</p>
<p>It says that “if you wish, you may attach a brief statement for the Admissions Committee to review” on my letter.</p>
<p>What exactly does that mean? GW is my first choice (so this is kind of heart-breaking for me in all honesty). But if anyone has had any experience in being wait-listed and then accepted, could you please clue me in on what you did and what “brief statement” I should attach to my wait-list response?</p>