How does Brown's waitlist system work? Like, what are the chances of getting off it, and how does that work with sending in deposits at other schools while you're waiting to hear and what-not? At this point, I'm hoping I end up waitlisted, because I know chances of acceptance are so slim!
Brown does not release any information regarding the wait-list because it varies every year depending on how much room they have. If you get a letter saying you have been wait-listed, you won’t hear from Brown until after May 1st because that’s when those who were given offers have to decide whether or not they are accepting the offer. And even then, I think they tell you it will be around May 15 or so before you hear back (if you do).
In the mean time, your best bet would be to send a deposit to another school. There is absolutely no guarantee that you will get off the wait-list, so it really is vital that you put a deposit in somewhere else just so you know you’ll be going to college in the fall.
However, remember the wait-list isn’t the end of the world! Even though the chances of getting off are unknown, it’s better than being flat out denied. I’ve actually met two other people from my class who were also given admission off the wait-list, so have faith!