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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are several students waitlisted. Any idea when they will clear as May 1 is the deadline for enrolling.[/quote]

How DYK that several students are WLed? FWIW, WLs operate fairly similarly regardless if they are for preschool or college: the more competitive/desired the school, the less likely the list will move. Most professionals I know advise to fall in love with the place that loves you. Your DC may end up being surprised with an admit, but the odds are that it will not happen.

GL to your DC(s)![/quote]

Not accurate.  Look at the common data set for the school.  There are schools that take literally thousands off the WL and schools that don't take any.  Some schools use WL for enrollment management more than others--they are very concerned about over-enrollment so they under-accept and then go quickly to WL.  Other schools can cut it closer to their desired yield because if they overenroll they have some options for housing if need be.  So your best information is the Common Data Set for the school you are waiting on.  Note, look at a few years to get a sense of the pattern--some schools waitlist a lot of students one year because they over-enrolled the year prior.[/quote]

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