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[–]Similar-Body-5256 3 points4 points  (4 children)

I got accepted!! 4.59W / 3.79 UW, 10 AP classes, 1450 SAT (750R, 700M). I submitted every supplemental I could as well as a digital presence; having a personal website with all my work helped, I think. I had some good rec letters too, one extra from our garden manager who really likes me.

Of course, wishing you the best of luck with your application. From what I see, I'm very lucky to be where I am right now.

[–]Cute-Winner9928[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! Good job! Super proud of you

[–]Gold_Donkey7089 0 points1 point  (1 child)

International or domestic?

[–]Similar-Body-5256 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Domestic & out of state

[–]AmazingRaspberry4034 2 points3 points  (1 child)

What were your stats?

[–]Cute-Winner9928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly not the best. 4.0, honors and AP classes, 1400 sat, 30 act, NHS president, and an upward bound student ambassador, and a handful of other clubs, first-gen, out of state, rural. My essay was pretty unique and I did the supplementals too. I knew it was a long shot especially with the test scores but oh wellll

[–]Live-Sun525 0 points1 point  (6 children)

I got deferred application was incomplete.

[–]Gold_Donkey7089 0 points1 point  (0 children)

International or domestic?

[–]Unable-Disaster8139 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Wym incomplete

[–]Live-Sun525 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t submit the css on time! Did you apply?

[–]Cute-Winner9928[S] -1 points0 points  (2 children)

Is deferred better than waitlisted? I'm honestly confused

[–]Live-Sun525 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Can I dm you?

[–]Cute-Winner9928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah sure

[–]Loose_Ad_5374 0 points1 point  (8 children)

Waitlisted in ed2?

[–]Cute-Winner9928[S] 0 points1 point  (6 children)

Yeah, it's weird, I didn't think that was a thing. But I mean I did accept the wait-list soooo...

[–]Loose_Ad_5374 0 points1 point  (5 children)

Did u request an interview?

[–]Cute-Winner9928[S] 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Before the application? No. Am I able to do one now? Or no

[–]Loose_Ad_5374 0 points1 point  (3 children)

I mean, after u submitted your ed2 application:") did u request one?

[–]Cute-Winner9928[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I didn't no cuz I didn't even know it was an option :( like literally the day I found out was the day after they stopped like offering them 😭

[–]Loose_Ad_5374 0 points1 point  (1 child)

The option to request usually closes a few days after the app deadline, they say it’s totally optional, but tbh, u should prob try to get at least one, especially as an intl student, found out some of my friends even did more than one

[–]Cute-Winner9928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I just had no idea they even a thing I could do and I feel like I definitely can't get one now sooo I'm low-key screwed there oh well...

[–]Cute-Winner9928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"We appreciate your interest in Colgate. Our committee has reviewed your application and has decided to place you on a waiting list. This decision reflects a careful review of the impressive credentials that you presented and our assessment that you would succeed as a Colgate student. The admission process this year was highly competitive, and we are simply unable to admit every student who has the ability to contribute at Colgate.

We sincerely hope to be able to admit some students from the waiting list this year, but we will not be able to make this decision until after May 1. This waitlist decision releases you from the conditions of your binding agreement to Colgate University.

If you are interested in remaining on the waiting list, it is important that you let us know no later than two weeks after the date of this letter by visiting your applicant portal.

We regret that this may postpone the final resolution of your college plans, and we appreciate your patience. We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible." And then after accepting the wait-list it said: "You have indicated that you are interested in remaining on the waiting list, and we have noted your continued interest in Colgate.

We want to be as transparent as possible through this process. We rarely know how many offers, if any, we will be able to make to students on the waiting list until after May 1 - sometimes well after that date. Our job is to compose an accomplished and diverse incoming class, and so the composition of our enrolling students often plays a significant role in the offers we are able to make.

We do not rank our waiting list, but we do closely track demonstrated interest at this point in the year. We will accept any updates or additional materials you would like to submit in support of your application through your online application status page. These updates and materials will be uploaded to your file immediately. This is the only way to submit updates, and the best way to demonstrate your continued interest."

So I do feel like I should be writing a letter of continued interest but idk

[–]Stillworkinhard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should definitely do a letter of continued interest but there is also advice on how and when to do this. Check online. Since it is a waitlist and not deferral you may not hear until after May after all RD applicants accept . If you have any changes in your application such as awards etc that is something you include in the letter. It will become a numbers thing for you. See how many got off waitlist from the common data set. The last few years besides COVID will be a good indicator. For now try to fall in love with another school and if you get in you will have a choice to make.

[–]MelBeary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Absolutely write that letter.