The highest score is really the only one that counts at most schools outside of maybe Yale and the odd t-14 school where they preach a "holistic" approach and literally abide by it.
Hi @stepharizona not sure which schools yet but a couple of full rides are tempting. I expect I will get admitted to some of the schools I'm on the waitlist & might choose one of those instead.
@as5324therapy said:
anyone ever tried using an offer to get off a wait list? Ex-school X (ranked 25) offers you a seat and you have 2 weeks to respond. School Y (first choice, rank 45) wait lists you.