Any disadvantage of not withdrawing from wait lists? Forum

[andy2016]

Hi everyone,
I am currently wait listed at two Top 6 schools. If I don't receive scholarships from these two schools, I won't attend. Is there any disadvantage to not withdrawing from the wait lists? If they reject me, would it ever affect me in job interviews?
Thank you.

[personofinterest]

Nope. There is no disadvantage. No one would ever ask or care.

[andy2016]

Thank you for the reply. Any additional comments? Should I withdraw or wait for their responses of acceptance or rejection?

[Pomeranian]

Why would you withdraw before you get your final decision? You applied to these schools so I suppose you have some desire to attend these? Also, just because you were waitlisted does not mean you will not get any scholarship money...

[Dcc617]

But only stay on if you'd actually go. Like, it's sort of a dick move to sit on the waitlist just to see if you could get in. It screws over the other students who would jump at the call.

[brinicolec]

No disadvantage for you, but could potentially be the spot for someone else that wants to go!