HelloCollege

JANUARY 9, 2025

Many students will know the feeling of opening an admissions decision and seeing one of two words: deferred or waitlisted. Understanding the distinction in the deferred vs. waitlisted decision is essential to navigating this stage with confidence. What Does it Mean to Be Waitlisted? What Does it Mean to be Deferred?

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StandOut College Prep

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As shared in the post about early admissions, if you apply to college during Early Action and Early Decision cycles , you will face a lot of competition. When more students apply early, you’re also likely to be deferred from at least one college. Have you been deferred or waitlisted from college?

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BestColleges

APRIL 23, 2024

Colleges aim to boost their yield through several strategies, including early admissions policies. Around this time of year, high school seniors conduct post-mortems on their college applications, trying to make sense of the increasingly unpredictable and seemingly capricious nature of undergraduate admissions.

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Berkeley² Academy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

After spending months working hard on their college applications, our seniors are finally hearing back from schools where they applied under early admissions plans! Today, well share information to help you reach the best possible admissions outcome. Waitlisted: The college doesnt have space within a specific school or major.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The university recently announced it is extending its test-optional policy for applicants seeking entry to the university through Fall 2027. TTA Takeaway: Based on the data for the Classes of 2026 and 2027, we know that plenty of students are accepted to Vanderbilt after being deferred in the early round or waitlisted in the regular round.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

However, there’s a catch: you’re not allowed to apply early to other private universities under Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, or Early Decision plans. You can still apply early to public colleges or schools with non-restrictive Early Action policies, though. that same year.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 22, 2023

Interesting side note: Early apps were up at many places, even at some colleges whose overall apps were actually down. Most selective schools experienced a slight rise in early application numbers that continue to be very high. Next in Part 3: We will discuss how admission rates are not always what they appear.

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