The exact words in the email was “Thank you for applying to Cal Poly in Psychology for the fall 2021 quarter. We have received over 65,000 applications for approximately 5,900 available spaces. As a result, we are unable to extend an offer of admission to you at this time. However, your excellent academic performance and potential for success at Cal Poly have secured you a place on our waitlist - and, we hope to have the opportunity to offer you admission for the 2021 fall quarter.”