Admissions Expertise What is the best way to handle getting waitlisted or deferred? When things don't go as planned, make a new plan. Use the set-back as a time to re-evaluate your goals and find alternate paths for achieving them. If you are prepared to attend the "bad news" school under any circumstances, take steps to express sincere interest in enrolling if space becomes available. Next, take action and apply to additional schools, revisit, or take whatever steps necessary to become comfortable with Plan B. Want to see all of Annie's expertise? Click here to see full profile Want to see more expertise in Waitlist and Deferment? Click here to see all expertise