How colleges use the waitlist

College counselor and author of Going Geek: What Every Smart Kid and Every Smart Parent Should Know About College Admissions John Carpenter has more helpful insight into the waitlist decision in a post on his blog, askjohnaboutcollege.com. Check out Not Loving the Wait List? to learn about how and why colleges use them, the realities of a waitlist spot, and why you should wear a waitlist spot as a badge of honor. Important information for students making their decisions!