Importance of who u KNOW and WAITLIST???

[ahmedpredental0]

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I have a question...lets say one got waitlisted at his number one school...do u guys think having the Alumni that you know and ur advisor calling the school talking to them about you or putting a word in helps?? 🙂

 

[JavadiCavity]

Depends who they know. But, if it did work, I think it would be the exception and not the norm.

 

[snoopdoug]

I think who you know can play a HUGE factor in your acceptance. I currently work at a University and I see it happen all the time. It's also amazing how simple something as the admissions director's mood on any given day can play a role in an applicant's status.

I have a question...lets say one got waitlisted at his number one school...do u guys think having the Alumni that you know and ur advisor calling the school talking to them about you or putting a word in helps?? 🙂

 

[Rezdawg]

I have a question...lets say one got waitlisted at his number one school...do u guys think having the Alumni that you know and ur advisor calling the school talking to them about you or putting a word in helps?? 🙂

Who do you know and at what school? 😉

 

[crazy_sherm]

I have a question...lets say one got waitlisted at his number one school...do u guys think having the Alumni that you know and ur advisor calling the school talking to them about you or putting a word in helps?? 🙂

I'm sure it can't hurt especially if the person calling on your behalf is a well known alumni. Every little bit helps.

 

[Darksunshine]

I think who you know can play a HUGE factor in your acceptance. I currently work at a University and I see it happen all the time. It's also amazing how simple something as the admissions director's mood on any given day can play a role in an applicant's status.

yah this and if your interviewer was in a good mood that day. 😱

 

[dyarhea]

pms...things like that

 

[RedBullMan]

I have a question...lets say one got waitlisted at his number one school...do u guys think having the Alumni that you know and ur advisor calling the school talking to them about you or putting a word in helps?? 🙂

Sup Ahmed,
it's me ken, haven't talked to you in a while man, what you up to? How's the whole process going man, lol u just disappeared from everyone. Let's catch up man, respond when you get this.

 

[ItsGavinC]

I have a question...lets say one got waitlisted at his number one school...do u guys think having the Alumni that you know and ur advisor calling the school talking to them about you or putting a word in helps?? 🙂

If it's a ranked waitlist, then not necessarily. In theory you couldn't move up it until the people ahead of you have been given offers.

 

[katiw]

I'm sure it can't hurt, but remember - it can't do anything unless someone else says no to your school. Last year I knew someone who was waitlisted at thier #1 school and no one said no to that school so he didn't get in last year!

 

[DrTacoElf]

When on a waitlist it never hurts to send the schools updated activites/updated grades. You want to keep contact somehow and this is the perfect way IMO.