And after May 1, colleges turn to the waitlist, a number most colleges keep top secret.
I had a student send a hand-written letter every day she was on the waitlist.
Your counselor should ask why you were put on the waitlist and what you can do to improve your chances.
College acceptances are out and many students are finding themselves stuck in waitlist purgatory.
The school enrolled 192 students off the waitlist last year.