having a happy spring and summer?
1. Return any waiting list card(s) immediately to the college(s) in
which you are interested.
2. Let us know the schools on whose waiting list you are remaining;
we will keep fighting for you at those colleges.
3. Fall in love with one of the colleges to which you have been
accepted. Balance your commitment to this institution in your mind and
heart with maintaining your hope about the waiting list. It feels great to
be looking forward to what you've got, and to see the waiting-list school
as a possible bonus.
4. Be patient. Be ready for news (or no news) to come at any time
from May through August.
5. By this Friday, April 3rd, send a draft to your college
counselor of a letter to the college(s) expressing your continued interest
in the college and updating them about fresh accomplishments and
enthusiasms you have experienced since your last communication with them.
This letter can talk about your excitement about the college, a specific
academic interest or course that is inspiring you and can translate to the
college in question, and highlights from your extracurricular life at St.
Andrew's. If you indicate to your top choice school that they are your
number one school and that you would certainly attend if admitted, this
can help draw their attention.
6. You may wish to ask a teacher whose class you are enjoying and
who has not previously written for you to write a letter for you. Check
with us if you want advice on whether or whom to ask.
7. Finish the spring semester on a high note. Your third and fourth
quarter grades and comments may really help!
8. Keep us informed of every new success in your life. Just send us
a quick e-mail or come on down with the details.
Thanks, and ask us any questions!
Your allies,
The college counselors
