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

A high yield rate helps colleges minimize the volatility of the admissions cycle. Colleges aim to boost their yield through several strategies, including early admissions policies. Many selective colleges fill more than half of their entering class through early admissions, including Early Action.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Pleasant HS, Hygiene, Colorado telephone: 999-875-4321 Sample Email to College Admissions #3‍ Dear Dupont University Admissions Office, Hello, my name is Ben Harrison, and I was recently waitlisted for admission. I’m writing to ask if you can please tell me where I am on the waitlist.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 15, 2024

There will be a waitlist for the first time, only applicable to those who are not automatically admitted. Most students will be notified as early as March 1 if they are admitted from the waitlist.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 11, 2024

For students who take advantage of the early admissions rounds, there are four possible outcomes: acceptance, denial, deferral, or direct-to-waitlist (a rarer option used at a few schools like UNC). Deferral/Denial and Waitlist Analysis & Guidance Launch an action plan to maximize your chances of admission.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Remember there are many of your peers and friends who have not heard anything, are still applying to schools, or have been deferred, waitlisted or denied (sometimes by the same school that just accepted you!). If Waitlisted: Respond. Be sure to follow the school’s instructions to accept your place on the waitlist. Be grateful.

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