I applied to PEA but (unfortunately) I got wait listed. In the wait list FAQ, it encourages students to continue demonstrating how much they wanted to get into the school. Among trying to raise my extracurricular activity list and keeping them up to date on any accomplishments I achieve between now and then, I decided to ask some of my former and current teachers to write recommendations for me. Many of my teachers have already agreed and I was just wondering where they should be focusing their efforts to make sure that their messages get seen.
Additionally, if anybody has any other ideas on how to make myself look more appealing to Exeter, or what the best way to go about getting off of the wait list is (Extracurriculars to pursue, what to put in my follow up email(s), etc.). I would greatly appreciate the help.
I’m open to any suggestion and willing to try everything that works! Thanks!
To cut to the chase, although you may not want to hear it, but you are probably not going to get off it. Last year I was in the same situation and it did not favor me well. They rarely take students off it and if they do, it’s only 1 or 2 guys that can replace the person that rejected the offer (Ex: they sent an offer to a 6’7 no FA white basketball player and he rejected the offer) they would have to look for someone who can replace him. Sorry if I didn’t explain it too well, but you should look at schools who accepted you as it is extremely difficult to get off Exeter waitlist. Best of luck though
@Bunny8280 Yeah, the FAQ made it clear that not many find there way off of the list, I just wanted to know if I could increase my chances at all. I got declined from the other schools I applied to so this is sort of my last chance for this year. Even if I don’t get off, the information could be helpful for if I decide to reapply next year.
Oh I see my bad. I in fact was WL last year but got in this year. What I did was immediately start working on SSAT, learn ahead in class so next year would be easier, and wrote down 25 ideas that I might use for the essays. Hopefully this helps a little