waitlist and reapplying...

[Bman984]

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Hey all... Just wanted to get everyone's opinion who are currently waitlisted. I am waitlisted and have been working on completing the application for this next cycle. Should I wait until I hear a definite yes or no from schools until I send out the application? It seems like a huge waste of money to send the application now if I did end up getting in. On the other side if I wait to hear if I get a spot, this is also later in the cycle. Who knows...

 

[reapply2007]

When I reapplied on the same day my application was sent to the schools, I found out that I was not accepted. I was pretty glad I applied early. It seems increasingly unlikely that a large number of people will be getting off of waitlists due to the fact that it is June. Unless you know you are at the top of the alternate list and can afford to have a late reapplication, then it can only be to your advantage to submit it as early as possible.

 

[lemoncurry]

I'm waitlisted and I have already submitted my app to 12 schools. At this point in time, I'm almost hoping I don't get accepted so I can justify spending all this money. *almost* hoping...

 

[utahdent123]

Last year I was waitlisted at 5 schools, I didn't hear yes, and it took forever to finally hear no. I suggest sending the application in early, and if you get an acceptance then you'll be happy you got accepted. If you don't get accepted you'll be glad you submitted your application early.

 

[SpikeyMike83]

I too just finalized and re-sent my application. It would be a kicker to get off the waitlist after having spent the money again, but I'd be happy if it happened. Meanwhile, I'm looking for a real live job to take up my time for the next year 😕

 

[SirShagaLot]

I'm waitlisted and I have already submitted my app to 12 schools. At this point in time, I'm almost hoping I don't get accepted so I can justify spending all this money. *almost* hoping...

I hear you.....i dont know about being accepted off a waitlist to some school all the way across the country with like a week or 2 notice...that would be crazy....where to live, financial arrangements...preparing fgr the challenge ahead...ect.ect....the list goes on and on

 

[Mennkid]

My advice is to apply as early as you can. The extra cost of applying again won't be on your mind if you get in this cycle...it's all part of the game.