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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thank you all for your inputs! Now I really don't know if we should write to our top choice to show our continued interest (I heard this sometimes helps) or just stay on the wl quietly...[/quote]

OP, you should definitely write to your top choice school, but don’t make it bland and business-like.

Write to the school and tell them everything you loved about it — include specific details that show how well you came to know the school — and why you believe your child would thrive and contribute to that school’s community.  Make it a heartfelt letter that sings.  Put thoughtful effort into it. If you’re a terrible writer, work with someone who is great at it.

At this point, it’s the only thing that will make you stand out beyond th facts you can’t control.  Admissions people are human. Like any of us, they can be swayed by genuine appreciation for their school and a strong, clear desire to attend. 
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Blech. OP, just be yourself in the letter, not who this person tells you you should be.[/quote]

This is about your child and their fit into an incoming class. There is nothing a glowing suck up letter can change.  Let the school know you are interested in remaining on the WL, then move on.[/quote]

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