Gonzaga Waitlist -- odds?

[Anonymous]

For those WL - if G is his #1, I’d absolutely have son write a letter expressing continued interest. I’d probably also work with him on his next choice. DS has loved Gonzaga and his ms friends have all liked their various other high schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also waitlisted, all As and 95 HSPT

Catholic?

Yes. Not at a Catholic school though.

[Anonymous]

Accepted
Not great grades (3.5ish) or HSPT (60s)
Lapsed Catholic and public school student
Athlete

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Accepted
Not great grades (3.5ish) or HSPT (60s)
Lapsed Catholic and public school student
Athlete

don't believe you. but welcome

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Accepted
Not great grades (3.5ish) or HSPT (60s)
Lapsed Catholic and public school student
Athlete

I’d love to know what people mean by “athlete.” He plays sports? Or he was actually recruited?

[Anonymous]

Waitlisted -
all As except for one B -
98 HSPT
Non Catholic
DC public charter school

[Anonymous]

My son was waitlisted and truthfully I thought he would get outright rejected. As & Bs, super athlete but 53% on HSPT. So, I was happy for the soft landing for my son lol. He will be happy elsewhere so he will be ok.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Waitlisted -
all As except for one B -
98 HSPT
Non Catholic
DC public charter school

Sorry. I assume they rank the waitlist and you're close to the top of the pile. This one is surprising to me. My son had a similar resume and got accepted: straight As DCPS but a 90 HSPT. Non-religious. Feeling lucky right now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Accepted
Not great grades (3.5ish) or HSPT (60s)
Lapsed Catholic and public school student
Athlete

I’d love to know what people mean by “athlete.” He plays sports? Or he was actually recruited?

Yeah. My son is a good athlete and we talked to the coach, but no way was it a factor other than as an extra-curricular.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Waitlisted -
all As except for one B -
98 HSPT
Non Catholic
DC public charter school

Sorry to hear this one. I’d definitely have your son write a short letter if he’s still interested.

[Anonymous]

Waitlisted
All As except one B
94 HSPT
Public school but Catholic and active member of our parish
Athlete (travel sports) but not recruited
Community service

It was his first choice so he’s disappointed. We know two other kids with similar stats who also were waitlisted, so it must have been a really tough year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Accepted
Not great grades (3.5ish) or HSPT (60s)
Lapsed Catholic and public school student
Athlete

I’d love to know what people mean by “athlete.” He plays sports? Or he was actually recruited?

He wasn’t recruited. His coaches may have put in a good word or two. Or may not have. I’m not sure. The sport he plays is important to Gonzaga.

I’m very surprised that he was admitted given his lackluster HSPT scores.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Waitlisted
All As except one B
94 HSPT
Public school but Catholic and active member of our parish
Athlete (travel sports) but not recruited
Community service

It was his first choice so he’s disappointed. We know two other kids with similar stats who also were waitlisted, so it must have been a really tough year.

Write a letter to the school saying why you love the school/ continue to be interested/ it is your child's top choice.

If anything new for your child also write that in the letter. They won an award/ volunteer somewhere/any great updates write in the letter.

Yield may be important to them, so only really write this if your child would take the spot if given.

[Anonymous]

PP when I say you I mean the child should write the letter, not the parent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Waitlisted
All As except one B
94 HSPT
Public school but Catholic and active member of our parish
Athlete (travel sports) but not recruited
Community service

It was his first choice so he’s disappointed. We know two other kids with similar stats who also were waitlisted, so it must have been a really tough year.

Write a letter to the school saying why you love the school/ continue to be interested/ it is your child's top choice.

If anything new for your child also write that in the letter. They won an award/ volunteer somewhere/any great updates write in the letter.

Yield may be important to them, so only really write this if your child would take the spot if given.

Thanks. He’s going to write a letter. We definitely would take the spot, if offered.