How to Get Off a College Waitlist

So, like many other college applicants, you’ve found yourself in limbo, wait-listed at your first-choice school. How do you get off a college waitlist? Be sure to promptly respond to that school’s waitlist invitation so you formally accept a spot on the waitlist. You will also want to consider taking several strategic actions to increase your shot at getting off the waitlist and gaining admission to your dream school. Read more to learn about letters, recommendations and other materials you can send to colleges that have wait-listed you.