As far as wait lists are concerned, if last year around 900 students got accepted or whatever the number was that is great for them. There are a few people that come on here and state that happened. It’s a long road to go but if it works out for their family fantastic.

My son was waitlisted and didn’t want to be but we, the parents, wanted him to. He was already committed and excited to be here. It was a stupid request on our part. The old “let’s just see” attitude. He still wouldn’t of gone but let’s just cause more emotional trauma and angst on our child.

But… At this point I would be looking at other colleges very closely and get excited about their programs and activities. Families tend to hold onto what could be instead what cards they hold in their hands at this very moment. It will cause less stress later on if they’re getting excited about a school now.

What is the worst is that families will hold on. Their kid gets accepted. They can’t afford the school anyway. More stress and angst. This happens every year! Don’t do this. My daughter couldn’t go to her #1 since her #2 was giving her lots of merit. Technically she could of gone to her #1 but she knew her brother was coming up and she knew our funds and she would have loans to pay out, or go to #2 and school would all be paid out. If your wondering and it’s at long story. She ended up going to school #3 on at large Presidential merit after transferring and we had so much 529 money left over it’s almost paying for her Master’s program she’s in now. Things work out. #1 in her case actually wasn’t the best option for her. She knows that now looking back. Keep this in mind.

My point is, don’t wait close to May 1st like so many do to narrow down your choices. Start that now. Even if you’re waiting on a few schools. You will thank me later.