Hey y'all! I was waitlisted at RPI, and I was just curious about the general acceptance rate for students on the waitlist. Has anyone experienced or known someone who got in from the waitlist? Thanks in advance!
Hey there! Congrats on being waitlisted at RPI. While there's not an exact percentage publicly available since waitlist acceptance rates can fluctuate from year to year, I can give you some insight on what you might expect.
In general, the chance of being accepted off the waitlist tends to be lower than the overall acceptance rate for a given college. This means it's going to be somewhat more competitive for students on the waitlist. However, it's important to note that the number of students who get off the waitlist also depends on factors like the college's target enrollment, how many accepted students ultimately decide to enroll, and the specific needs of the incoming class (for instance, if they need more students in a certain major).
As for anecdotal experiences, some students do get accepted off the waitlist every year, while others aren't as fortunate. Keep in mind that the process might take some time: you might not hear back until after the May 1st enrollment deadline, and sometimes even later into the summer.
In the meantime, I'd recommend accepting an offer from another college that you're happy with, just so you're secured a spot for the fall. If you do get accepted off the waitlist at RPI, you'll then have the option to switch if you'd like.
Keep your chin up and fingers crossed! Good luck, and I hope things work out for you!
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