Do students commonly get in off the waitlist? Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: Do students commonly get in off the waitlist? 8answers for this question Brittany MaschalFounder/DirectorB. Maschal Educational Consulting Do students commonly get in off the waitlist? The number of students that are admitted off of the waitlist varies from school to school so you really need to check the data if the school makes it available. In most cases less than 50% and at many schools a very small percentage (think … Continue reading “Do students commonly get in off the waitlist?”
What is the difference between regular acceptance and acceptance off of a wait list? Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: What is the difference between regular acceptance and acceptance off of a wait list? 5answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. What is the difference between regular acceptance and acceptance off of a wait list? If acceptance from the waitlist comes much later that regular acceptance, then the financial aid offer might be substantially less do to the timing. In some instances, it … Continue reading “What is the difference between regular acceptance and acceptance off of a wait list?”
Can students appeal a rejection? Does that ever work? Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: Can students appeal a rejection? Does that ever work? 7answers for this question Pam Ohriner Can students appeal a rejection? Does that ever work? Every college has its own policy about filing admission appeals. First, an applicant should call the Admissions Office to find out what their policy is towards filing appeals. If a school does accept appeals, one needs to ask their exact procedure for filing them and what … Continue reading “Can students appeal a rejection? Does that ever work?”
If rejected from my top choice, is it worth it to apply again after a year at a different school? Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: If rejected from my top choice, is it worth it to apply again after a year at a different school? 8answers for this question Tira HarpazFounderCollegeBound Advice If rejected from my top choice, is it worth it to apply again after a year at a different school? Generally no. If you have gotten into other strong schools, I would usually not encourage you to dwell on your first choice school. … Continue reading “If rejected from my top choice, is it worth it to apply again after a year at a different school?”
I was rejected from my top school and waitlisted at my second choice. How do I pick a backup? Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: I was rejected from my top school and waitlisted at my second choice. How do I pick a backup? 55answers for this question Pamela Hampton-GarlandOwnerScholar Bound I was rejected from my top school and waitlisted at my second choice. How do I pick a backup? First, my apologies for your outcomes. There is hope. Look at the two schools you desired to attend and compare what was great about them … Continue reading “I was rejected from my top school and waitlisted at my second choice. How do I pick a backup?”
How can students make the most of their second choice? Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: How can students make the most of their second choice? 18answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. How can students make the most of their second choice? You’ll have no choice, so you better just consider it your 1st choice! Eric Beers, Ph.D.College and Career CounselorAir Academy High School How can students make the most of their second choice? I believe that things … Continue reading “How can students make the most of their second choice?”
How can you get in off the wait list? Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: How can you get in off the wait list? 25answers for this question Nina BerlerFounderunCommon Apps Getting in Off the Wait List This is a topic which is near to me, having affected my family and my students in the last few years. The first thing a student and his or her family need to know is that while getting in off a wait list is possible, it is not … Continue reading “How can you get in off the wait list?”
How can a student get accepted at Harvard, rejected from Brown, and waitlisted at Yale? Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: How can a student get accepted at Harvard, rejected from Brown, and waitlisted at Yale? 6answers for this question Tira HarpazFounderCollegeBound Advice How can a student get accepted at Harvard, rejected from Brown, and waitlisted at Yale? That is actually not that uncommon a scenario. Schools may have different institutional priorities (i.e., one school is looking for top science students and one school is looking for strong theatrical performers) which … Continue reading “How can a student get accepted at Harvard, rejected from Brown, and waitlisted at Yale?”
What is the best way to handle getting waitlisted or deferred? Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: What is the best way to handle getting waitlisted or deferred? 33answers for this question Eric ChancySchool CounselorApex High School – 9-12 What is the best way to handle getting waitlisted or deferred? Ramp it up! Kick your grades into high gear, and get prepped for another standardized test, depending on what the school has told you it wants to see. After all, your grades might be fine for admission, … Continue reading “What is the best way to handle getting waitlisted or deferred?”
What’s the best way to evaluate an offer of acceptance after being waitlisted? Admissions Decisions Our Counselors Answered: What’s the best way to evaluate an offer of acceptance after being waitlisted? 17answers for this question Laura Smith What’s the best way to evaluate an offer of acceptance after being waitlisted? If there’s a financial aid award, compare it to the award you have received from the college that originally accepted you. Don’t be afraid to negotiate for additional aid. But realize, as the summer progresses, you may not … Continue reading “What’s the best way to evaluate an offer of acceptance after being waitlisted?”