What's the deal with Uchi Waitlist?

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1

<p>Is it true it is totally random? or what? Does anyone know the statistics of how many get in? Any information would be greatly appreciated.</p>

2

<p>I wouldn't guess too many</p>

3

<p>what are your stats?</p>

4

<p>uh.... it does say on the letter that over the past five years, 6%-29% from the waitlist has gotten in?</p>

5

<p>My friend got in off the waitlist last year. He really pushed it though, and by May 1 he was basically on a first-names basis with the Deans of Admissions.</p>

6

<p>What do you mean by pushed it?</p>

7

<p>He called, wrote letters, sent in lots of additional stuff...</p>

8

<p>If you want to get in off the waitlist, then you need to HOUND them quite a bit. Don't overdo it, but call your adcomm. Talk to them!
From the admissions website:-
Wait list – When you get a decision in the mail, you’ll either get a letter of rejection, a letter of admittance, or a letter offering a place on the waitlist. We think you know what the first two mean. If you’re offered a spot on the wait list though, you need to either accept or reject it. If you want to still be considered for admission to Chicago, you should claim your spot on the wait list and start talking to your admissions counselor. Tell him or her how awesome you are, how much you love Chicago, and send in more credentials to prove your wonderfulness. The rates of acceptance of waitlisted candidates vary greatly from year to year.</p>