How Can I Increase My Chances of Getting Off the Waitlist?

Send a Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) that shows how excited you are about any new successes you’ve had since you applied. This will help your chances. Don’t plead; keep it short and honest. If you’re allowed to, send in more reference letters or updated grades that will make your application stronger. Keep in touch with the person in charge of admissions, but don’t send them too many texts. Make a promise to another school while you wait to keep your choices open. Keep in mind that Ivy League waitlists are uncertain, and spots depend a lot on how many accepted students turn down their offers. Don’t worry about it; instead, focus on getting ready for the college you got into—you might love it just as much!