<p>^^^ What almostover said.</p>
<p>Elizabeth, I read that blog post of yours, and so decided to send some supplementary material. I sent a 10-page supplement of my writing (that’s not too much I hope?). Hopefully that’ll help tip the scales in my favor. When will we start hearing about being admitted/rejected?</p>
<p>Ten-page writing supplements are longer than we usually read, but we won’t hold it against you–we just may not get through all of it.</p>
<p>We won’t start making any wait list acceptances until after May 1st, and expect to continue making decisions through June. We’ll send a letter to anyone who has not been accepted when we formally disband the wait list (sometime mid-summer).</p>
<p>Elizabeth-- I’m currently on Oberlin’s waitlist, and I have a few questions:
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Thanks for the info Elizabeth. Sorry about the 10-page supplement!</p>
<p>Maryprankster–Your additional recommendation letter can be sent as a normal letter-using the Common App form is not necessary. As far as financial aid goes, we do tend to be a bit more need-sensitive when looking at offering admission to students on the wait list, but I don’t know how significant a factor that will be this year. Supplemental materials are usually read by your regional representative, but in the wait list situation they may be reviewed directly by the wait list committee.</p>
<p>“As far as financial aid goes, we do tend to be a bit more need-sensitive when looking at offering admission to students on the wait list.”</p>
<p>That would mean the more aid you need, the lesser your chances right? </p>
<p>That really kills my chances. I need pretty much a full-ride.</p>
<p>Only 15 last year. Re the waitlist do the AOs go back and review academic qualifications etc. or at this point are they looking at other particulars (talents, academic interests) to round out the class?</p>