What Should I Do If I’m Waitlisted by an Ivy League School?

If you are waitlisted, try not to panic; you still have chances of being admitted. Respond to the school’s request to first determine whether you wish to remain on the waitlist. Write a Letter of Continuous Interest (LOCI) next to demonstrate your excitement and call attention to any recent successes. Keep involved but steer clear of too many follow-ups. While this is going on, make sure you reserve another college in case the waiting proves problematic. Although Ivy League admissions are hard, keep in mind that every year thousands of students flourish at non-Ivy colleges. Continue to be optimistic, keep working hard, and pay close attention to the prospects ahead. No matter where you go, your college experience is what you make of it.