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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]All the "experts" are predicting massive use of WL (which may drag on into the summer).

Hang on for a wild ride, folks! Yield forecasting is a mess this year.[/quote]

Why would it go into the summer? I figured a ton of WL movement through June 1 and then most kids won’t be switching around. I get the idea of a cascading WL (one person moving off a WL creates a spot at school they are declining), but don’t the kids have to decide in a few days if they are accepting the spot? Any thoughts? [/quote]
I think the number of days varies by school - could even be up to a week, so they probably put out WL offers in batches.  The additional issue is that most kids haven't visited many of their schools, which makes it that much more difficult to decide.

How long it drags out remains to be seen.  This AO is telling us to expect it.[/quote]

I have already told my DC that they need to think about how long they are willing to wait to make a final decision on a school. Getting off the WL in early May is a lot different than getting off in late June. In June, you have already found a roommate, committed mentally to a school, etc. It is hard to change paths in the summer! I feel for these kids.[/quote]

Fwiw and to the point about last minute decisions, I got off the wait list at an Ivy League law school in August many years ago.  I already had paid my deposit to attend a solid, state law school and was looking for apartments in that town when I got the call.  We literally turned around, packed and headed across the country.  It was a hassle, sure, but I think attending that law school (and of course, doing well) made a ton of difference in the opportunities I've had over the years.[/quote]

Same here, although it wasn’t quite that late. I think it’s important to keep an open mind — perhaps even more so this year since things are so off. [/quote]

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