The Wait List: Explained

John Carpenter, author of  Going Geek: What Every Smart Kid (and Every Smart Parent) Should Know About College Admissions, has a column on his website today at AskJohnAboutCollege.com that every student on a wait list could benefit from reading. "Don't You Hate the Wait List" explains how colleges manage their wait lists, the implications for financial aid, and what a students next steps should be. Carpenter's advice is both realistic and reassuring. Check it out.