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Waitlisted for College: What to Do Next

Just as the different types of application deadlines have seemed to grow over the years (expanding to Early Decision II, Early Action II, Single-Choice Early Action, and more!), so too have the types of decisions a student might receive from a college. Aside from the straightforward “accept” or “deny” decisions, many more students are logging […]

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How Long Should You Wait on the Waitlist?

Applying to college, students hope to be accepted and fear being rejected. In the regular round, the waitlist is typically not even on their radar. And yet, thousands of students receive this purgatory-like decision in March: neither in, nor out of the class. Once you receive a waitlist notification, what should you do, and how […]

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Regular Decision Notification Dates: Class of 2029

The college admissions process can feel like a never-ending waiting game. Now, the big question is: when will you finally hear back from your regular round schools? The answer varies depending on the college, but understanding regular decision notification dates can help you prepare mentally and emotionally for any result you receive. To help ease […]

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2024: A Big Year for College Waitlists

Most students who are placed on a waitlist will remain there—only a strategic and fortunate few will move forward to become members of that college’s incoming class. What makes that difference? And what can you do to increase the odds of success if you have been offered a spot on the waitlist? COLLEGE WAITLISTS: THE […]

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Waitlisted? Your Action Plan

Now that we have reached May 1 (National College Decision Day), colleges and universities are moving to their waitlists and accepting students who have been stuck in limbo. Are you still hoping for good news from your top choice school? You DO NOT need to remain idle and these next few weeks are crucial. WAITLISTED? […]

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