<p>I was waitlisted at Fordham University, which is the college that I want to go to the most. I feel that right now it's the only college (of the schools to which I've applied and heard from) that I would do well at and thrive academically. I'm in New York right now visiting family, and was wondering if possibly going to the campus and meeting with someone would be permitted or make my case stronger? This is very important to me. I know that at some schools, like UC schools, those who are rejected are allowed to submit appeals (basically telling admissions why they should actually be accepted). Does anyone know if something like this is allowed, or would it be weird?</p>
<p>You can try to submit an appeal and more documents but it is very hard to get off of Fordham’s waitlist.</p>
<p>Actually, given that you are in NYC now, it may well help your cause to drop in. I would call them and inform them that you are in the city and ask to see them. It can’t hurt. They will likely be very non-committal but seeing you may help them put a face to a name, and you should be forthright, genuine and focused. Emphasize your interest and your particular credentials. People do get in off the waitlist. With your stated scores I am surprised you got waitlisted. But admissions is quirky all over the place. I know someone rejected at a prestigious southern LAC who got into Tulane, and nobody seems to know why. Stuff happens. Do you need housing at Fordham? Which campus did you preselect? LC or RH? There are more seats available at RH because there are more dorms and its a larger school. But if you are going to live with “family” and commute, maybe that wont be an issue. Good luck. </p>
<p>Firstly, thank you for your thorough answer, I really appreciate it. Honestly (and I don’t mean this in a vain or pretentious way) I was somewhat surprised that I got waitlisted because I applied as an English major and have had nearly perfect grades in AP classes in that subject — but you’re right, admissions is wonky and I guess that you never really know why you did/didn’t get in! I applied to Rose Hill—but on the waitlist response form I said that I would be more than happy to go to Lincoln Center. Ideally I’d like to live in a dorm, but if it comes down to it I would find off-campus housing (probably a cheap apartment with lots of roommates!). I’m mature and don’t see myself getting into trouble by not living in a dorm. I’m definitely going to make a visit to the campus; thank you!</p>
<p>I think visiting was a good idea. I hope it helped.</p>
<p>LeftyLou—I haven’t visited yet, but plan on taking the train there tomorrow morning! I hope it helps, too!</p>
<p>I am pretty sure an in-person appeal will help demonstrate your strong interest and commitment.</p>
<p>@glassharmonica and @LeftyLou Thanks for commenting! I did end up visiting and meeting with the admissions person for my region. She was extremely nice and we talked about being on the waitlist (I made it pretty clear why I was there and how passionate I am about Fordham). I hope that it helped my cause somewhat!</p>
<p>Please let us know.</p>
<p>@LeftyLou I certainly will! Hopefully I’ll be admitted, but if not there’s always the possibility of transferring!</p>
<p>Fingers crossed for you!</p>
<p>Thank you, @dowzerw ! We’ll see what happens!</p>
<p>Wondering if you should write a thank you to the person you sat down with…?</p>
<p>That’s a really good suggestion — I’ll definitely do this. Thanks for your idea and support!</p>
<p>You have a shot…there are a number of students who get accepted by Fordham but also get accepted by their first choice school; be it Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, Princeton, USC, Stanford , Notre Dame etc. Also, some accepted kids simply do not get the financial package they want, so then go to a school that is less expensive. As such, when they turn down their acceptance to Fordham, the wait list is then looked at, so there is some hope. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best! Good luck where ever you wind up.</p>
<p>Thank you! I’m hoping that something like that will happen! And thank you, I’ll be happy wherever I end up next fall!</p>