u/Otherwise-Spring2018

So I was recently waitlisted from uchicago and Columbia and I’m very scared to write a LOCI because I have had to take almost 2 months off of school due to serious health problems. I have no true updates (besides keeping up with spontaneous volunteer work when my health allowed) and I know that you are supposed to update schools on your extracurriculars since submitting your original application. These are truly my dream schools and tbh coming from my rather disadvantaged backround I am surprised(and extremely grateful) to even get on the waitlist. I would greatly appreciate any advice on what I should do in this situation.