早申被放进waitlist或被defer? 如何通过LetterofContinued Interest来应对
如果被心仪的大学列入了Waitlist(候补名单)或被Defer(推迟决定),对申请者而言都是非常令人沮丧的,收到waitlist和defer的邮件通知后,难免会感到失望和心烦。不仅需要等待更久的时间才能得知录取结果,更糟的是,被录取的机会变得更加渺茫。
但请不要太过灰心,如果您已被列入waitlist或被defer,此时,写一份Letter of Continued Interest(后文简称LOCI)向大学表明你对入学的持续兴趣仍是您力所能及范围内的明智之举。
本文将向您详解LOCI的含义,并分步详解如何写一份有效的LOCI,尽可能提高录取的几率。
什么是LOCI?
如果您已被列入waitlist或被defer,首先,好消息是大学仍没有完全拒绝你,并认为你尚有潜力,可能仍是一个强有力的候选人。但同时,这也警示了您,对招生官来说,您身上还欠缺某样说服他们的关键点。虽然他们认可您的潜能,但他们不排除可能还会有表现更优异的候选者。在收到其他申请者的回复前,他们无法为您颁发录取通知。
在此情况下,给招生办公室发送的表明自己仍然期待入学的邮件,就是LOCI。即使结果仍不明确,但你仍有意愿选择该校并且会持续等待。LOCI表达了你对学校的兴趣与忠诚度。
与此同时,你还可以借LOCI来补充和展示你自提交申请以来、或之前没有机会展示的一些其他成就,进一步说服学校,来争取自己的录取机会。
大学对waitlist和defer的学生 还有哪些想要了解的地方?
在LOCI中向大学传达以下两点信息将有望帮助您扭转局面。
所有大学都希望他们的新生是由高素质且有所成就的学生组成。但要做到这一点,他们既需要广发录取信来填满班级,又需要谨慎筛选优秀的学生,这是一个巧妙且略难达到的平衡。
因此,请向大学清楚表明以下两点:
1. 您是否具备学校所期望的能力?
2. 如果获得名额,您会接受入学通知吗?
LOCI中应包含哪些内容?
首先你的LOCI信应该真诚的传达以上两点。另外记得向学校表示感谢(即使是waitlist,但你仍有机会),这可以展示你积极向上的性格,和韧性等优良的个人品质。避免传递你的失望、沮丧、或焦虑等负面情绪。反之,你感到更有动力,并有了更明确的为之努力的目标。
值此之际,向招生官展示一些你最近达成的新成就,不过请不要重复提交申请中已经包含的任何信息。这些内容招生官早已知晓,再次重复可能会使招生官误以为你没有取得任何新的进展。
可以重点阐述一下自己为何对该校感兴趣。比如你曾拜访过校区、学校的某个专业十分吸引你等。适当提及一些学校近期的动态或新闻,比如某位教授在你所喜爱的某个领域发表了新的论文,或新的实验。这些都可以证明你对学校的兴趣。
LOCI中不应包含哪些内容?
我们充分理解收到waitlist或defer后焦虑沮丧的心情,你可能对自己感到失望。您可以通过向家人、朋友诉说,来缓解这些心情。但切记避免给招生官留下消沉的印象,请尽可能地在信中表达积极的一面。
另外,不要提及你所申请的其他学校,即使你被别的优秀的大学录取了。哈佛并不会因为你告诉他们你已经拿到了耶鲁的录取通知而对你刮目相看。招生官并不乐意得知你的录取情况,毕竟他们希望自己是你的第一选择。
LOCI信应当寄往哪?
部分学校会在候补名单邮件中直接告诉你LOCI的收件地址,您可能需要填写一张表格。如果没有,请将电子邮件发送给向你发送waitlist的人。如不确定,也可以发电子邮件询问学校的招生办。
LOCI信的大纲
Introduction开篇
在信的开始,您应该感谢招生委员会宝贵的时间以及审阅您的材料,并让他们知道您仍有兴趣入学。请正式地将收件人注明为招生委员会,或者如果您知道该学校或地区的招生官,并能直接寄给他们,那就更好了。
记得要热情、诚恳和充满敬意,不要因为收到waitlist或defer而指责招生官。请确保用更积极的情绪来“反驳”他的决定,使这封信保持前瞻性和希望。
Updates on Accomplishments个人情况的更新
在这里,可以提供您提交自原始申请以来所最新取得的成就。请将您的更新限制在2-3个主题,并务必简要地解释清楚、这些信息所说明的成就水平、以及它如何对您的整体性格、个人发展做出贡献。在考虑想要向招生官更新哪些内容时,请选择与您的整体申请主题相关的。如果你在论文中写下了你对政治的兴趣,那么请告诉学校你最近如何赢得了模拟联合国竞赛。
你的成就也不一定是纯粹的学术或个人活动成就。也许您的某位家庭成员不幸患病,于是您便明确了从医的志愿。您还可以分享您所从事的独立项目或您在过去几个月中自学的新技能。
Personal Elements个性化元素
正如你的主申请论文需要个性化一样,你的LOCI信也需如此。在展示了您最近的成就后,请确保包含一些凸显您个人性格的细节,使您从候补名单的其他人中脱颖而出。试想一下:大学招生办会收到数百封这样的信件,怎样才能让你的信过目难忘呢?
将你的个性融入到这封信中,无论是通过幽默还是个人故事来展现毅力或好奇心等良好品质。
Humble Closing诚恳的结尾
在信的最后,再次重申您入学的恳切,以及对招生官抽出时间并给您机会而道谢。就像开头一样,以尊重和积极的方式收尾。
被加入候补后,录取概率究竟是多少?
通常,waitlist和defer者被录取的可能性与常规申请的决策流程相似。EA/ED通常是入学季最具竞争力的申请者,其次便是常规申请与候补。
优秀LOCI信范文
Dear College of My Dreams, (obviously you would put the actual college name here)
I would like to sincerely thank the College of My Dreams Admissions Committee for taking the time to look through my application amongst the thousands of applicants and offering me an opportunity to be on the waitlist. College of My Dreams is still my dream school, and if accepted off the waitlist, I would happily attend. I would like to take this opportunity to display my continued interest in CMD and update the Admissions Committee on some of my accomplishments since applying.
Since applying in January, I have been making substantial progress on my research project for Intel ISEF. My project seeks to test whether statistical regression and neural networking can predict geo-political conflicts in developing nations. I have been developing an algorithm to analyze such patterns using a framework of a naïve Bayes classifier under the guidance of Mr. CollegeVine, the Technology General Manager at CollegeVine Tech LLC.
This project has completely changed my perceptions of the unique dynamics implicit in a complex geo-political struggle. Additionally, I have gained an even greater appreciation for computer science’s broad applicability to solve qualitative challenges, while feeding my lifelong curiosity about international relations. It would be nice if I could eventually achieve my goal of making basic predictions about such conflicts… I wouldn’t complain either if my program found itself in the CIA’s computer system one day!
I also continued my role as a leader on the varsity basketball team this winter. Recently I was named the Northeast 机构 Team MVP and was named to the All-East All Star Team. In February, I scored 34 points in our league playoff game and was recognized as the national player of the week by Basketball Weekly. We are currently gearing up for the league championship game, so lately I’ve been spending a lot of time in the gym, getting in peak shape and practicing my free throws. (That one I missed against our cross town rivals earlier this year continues to haunt me!)
Finally, I have stopped trying to beat my nine-year-old sister on the Wii. Even as the captain of my school’s basketball team, I still lose miserably whenever she chooses to play me in the digital version. I’ve now realized my best efforts are futile and I’m focusing on time and efforts on more fruitful pursuits.
CMD has distinguished itself as a top institution for me, and I am continuously in awe as I read about its amazing work in helping students achieve their dreams. I would like to thank the Office of Undergraduate Admissions once again for reviewing my application, and I would eagerly matriculate if offered a position in the Class of 2027.
Sincerely,
(Physically Sign Your Name Here)
Your Name