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next cycle while on waitlist
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I don't think anyone could fault you for that...it seems like a smart move to me. Good luck with the waitlist! 
I hope we both have luck with that.
I hope we both have luck with that.
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By time you start recieving interviews for the next cycle the school year will have started and your waitlist status won't play into the big picture (unless you get off the wait list). Go ahead and get the application ready and submitt it. It is only a few dollars in the grand scheme of things. Hopefully you won't have to worry about the next cycle though. Good luck!!!
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I would contact the schools were you're waitlisted to determine what they think (if you really want to attend one of those schools) regarding reapplying for next year.
Some schools may not require that you reapply, and may even offer a seat for the next year if you don't get off the waitlist. Schools tend to like reappers, especially if they were waitlisted and potential students if they had enough seats. Keep in regular communication with the schools to get a feel for what you should do-- but I guess mostly, go with your gut.
I personally would not want to have to go through the regular application process again unless it was absolutely necessary. Good luck!
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I think it is in your best interest to begin the app process if you are on an alternate or waitlist. Who knows whether or not they will offer you a seat and when will they offer it to you. Some get off the waitlist like a day before class because someone drops out and by that time it is late July or early august. I don't think you can afford to wait to hear back from the schools, especially if they don't reply or reject you. It would be wise to make sure that you get all your apps in on time and early for the next cycle rather than put hope in whichever school put you on the waitlist. Also, I do think they have any objections in taking your secondary fee again.
