Lehigh waitlist - how does it work?

Hey folks! I'm just a little bit curious about the waitlist process at Lehigh. If anyone's been through it or knows someone who has, how does it work? Do you have to submit additional materials, or do they just re-evaluate your original application? How likely is it to get admitted off the waitlist?

Hey! The waitlist process at Lehigh, like at many other colleges, can be a bit of a waiting game. Once you've been placed on the waitlist, you'll need to accept a spot on it, usually by a specified deadline. This will indicate your interest in remaining under consideration for admission if spots become available.

Typically, you don't need to submit any additional materials for re-evaluation since they will be reviewing your original application. However, it can be beneficial to send a Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) to update the admissions office about new achievements, awards, or extracurricular activities you've been involved with since submitting your application. A LOCI also allows you to express your continued enthusiasm for attending Lehigh and how you envision yourself being a valuable addition to their community.

As for the likelihood of being admitted off the waitlist, it can be quite variable and depends on multiple factors, such as the yield rate of accepted students and the specific year's admissions situation. Some years, a college might accept a significant number of waitlisted students, while other years, very few or even none at all. It's important to remember that the waitlist process is unpredictable, so it's a good idea to have backup plans and accept an offer from another college that has accepted you by the May 1st National Decision Day deadline.

If spots open up at Lehigh, they will start admitting students from the waitlist. They generally begin reviewing waitlisted applicants after the May 1st deadline and may continue to do so throughout the summer. If you are eventually admitted from the waitlist, you'll receive a new decision notification and be given a deadline to accept or decline their offer of admission.

Keep in mind that being on the waitlist can be a stressful and uncertain experience, so make sure to have other options lined up and be prepared for either outcome. Good luck, and I hope things work out for you!