CMU Waitlist Acceptance Rate?

Just wondering, what's the acceptance rate like from the waitlist at CMU? Hope I won't find myself in that situation, but I want to be prepared for all outcomes.

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) does not officially publish its waitlist acceptance rates. Like many universities, admitted waitlisted students can vary greatly from year to year, depending on the number of accepted students who decide to enroll. Some years, dozens of waitlisted students might be accepted, while in others, none are offered admission.

However, it's important to remember that being placed on the waitlist is not a rejection. Universities use their waitlist as a fallback plan, allowing them to make sure they will still have a full incoming class if the yield rate (the percentage of accepted students who enroll) is not as high as anticipated.

Although you cannot control whether or not you are waitlisted, what you can do is make sure to still put effort into creating a strong application. Having an honest, compelling application may increase your chances of admission, whether you are taken off the waitlist or admitted outright.If you do end up on the waitlist, don't lose hope! Use this opportunity to reaffirm your interest in the school by, for instance, updating them with any new achievements or experiences you've had since applying. Also, keep in mind it's important to have backup options that you're excited about, and to accept an offer of admission from another school by the May1st deadline. This way, regardless of CMU's final decision, you'll have a plan for your future. Good luck!