What are the best ways to get accepted off the waitlist? How can I show a school they are my top choice and that I am enthusiastic?

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FWIW I do think it is worthwhile to put in a bit of time to show interest, but I wouldn’t go overboard. I don’t think they even necessarily need to know you’re still interested to take you off the waitlist. I was just accepted off the waitlist of an M7 I hadn’t done anything to show interest in...I think given the climate the school took me off the waitlist cause I’m local and thought I’d be more likely to say yes given many people’s’ desire to be risk averse and stay local in these times.

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Booth was the M7 in question...sorry should have said

1. Say you will go they are your top choice
2. Ask for feedback on why waitlist (some schools say don’t so would just follow the rules)
3. Improve parts of your app that are not as strong (get someone qualified to read it neutrally for you)
4. Write *short* updates on anything significant that changes from here on out
5. Honestly I’ve gotta imagine they’re pulling from the waitlist more than ever now so just stay positive and confident!

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