Hello, a friend (let’s call him Ethan) and I both applied to Williams college regular decision. We both agreed that if one of us were to be accepted, it probably would be Ethan. To my surprise, I was accepted, but Ethan got waitlisted. I personally feel like Ethan deserves a spot in Williams more than I do, and I’m wondering if there is anything I can do to increase Ethan’s chances of getting off the waitlist. Thanks for any help.
Ethan should email his admissions representative and explain in his own words why Williams will make such a difference to him and how he will make such a difference at Williams. The smaller anecdotes and gestures can make a difference in getting in. See the ED deferral discussion about a similar story.
Very reasonable @TennisParent Good luck, @gerbil1988 and good luck, Ethan!
Anyone know how many students accept waitlist status?
This thread is surprisingly quiet.
I guess it’s time for this thread to come to life
Hi everyone! I just read previous years’ threads and found out that some students who accepted off their waitlist received a reconfirm-your-interest letter from AO in the first week of May. So please keep everyone posted! 
@TangerineTigger Letter or email?
Oops it should be email… Sorry for the confusion
Getting the feeling that they either aren’t taking anyone or they are only taking a few people because there is no news.
Somebody I knew received an email for 24 hour confirmation two days ago
Just got an email offering me a spot!
@propsy22 what college did you apply to?
@Lovebug339 sorry, I misread that email :((. They just notified me that there were some spots and that I must reconfirm my interest.
My son has been offered a spot. They have not yet given us a financial aid package. Once the do, my son has 48 hours to accept or decline. So now it’s between Columbia and Williams. BTW: He was wait listed at Dartmouth, Amherst, Middlebury, and Williams. Accepted at Columbia.
P.S. Since my son was taken off the wait list and may decline the offer - there will be a spot for a geeky male ; )
Helpful info! Do you mind share the location? Private or public school?
Does anyone know if everyone they wanted to take off the waitlist were asked to reconfirm their interest on May 2nd? Or are they still choosing more students to reconfirm? Gosh I really really hope I get a spot.
My son got an email Friday, May 4 asking him to reconfirm his interest by this Monday, 9am.
Still no email :’(
Should I just give up hope now?