As applications for undergraduate studies in the United States come to an end every year, there are always people celebrating and others crying in the aftermath of the results. Every admission or rejection notice makes the blueprint for studying in everyone's eyes gradually clearer. But the students who received the news that they were put on the waiting list felt a little uneasy.
Although the waiting list represents a chance to become a full-time student, for top schools such as MIT, where the freshman registration rate is close to 80%, there will not be many places available. Although the candidates from Ivy League schools such as Brown University, Cornell University and Dartmouth College are still relatively promising, no one is willing to wait endlessly.
In fact, being able to be included in the university waiting list means that your academic strength has passed the passing threshold. In addition to waiting, we actually still have some constructive preparations to make, and maybe this will make up for the final kick! First, read the school's waiting list information in detail, and follow the school's regulations to the corresponding application channel to formally join the waiting list. Secondly, please write a well-structured "Letter of Continued Interest" to the Admissions Office in a sincere and formal tone, sincerely expressing your gratitude and enthusiasm to the school, and your determination to be admitted. If you can make the other party feel that this school is your best choice, your goal will be achieved.
But our goal is not to win sympathy through full emotional appeal in this "Letter of Continued Interest". Since you are still looking forward to enrolling in school, you should point out what efforts you have made, right? So please be sure to summarize your recent academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and short-term plans. What awards you have obtained that will help you apply, proof of improved GPA and AP scores, what campus or community participation you have performed, etc. should all be summarized in it.
Since the academic strength is up to standard, the focus of this letter is actually how to prove that you are suitable for this degree. How to characterize the suitability, connection and original intention of efforts between yourself and the school/department, explain the contribution you can make to the school and the community, and convince the school to admit you is the fundamental purpose. In addition, please follow the principle that one letter is enough for this type of letter, and you can start work after receiving the waiting list notification.
Most universities will not release waitlist notifications until May 1st, the admissions commitment day, so don't let it completely take over your mind. Stay motivated, prepare for admission to your guaranteed school, and celebrate happily if you successfully become a regular student!
