How do I get myself off the waitlist?
How do I get myself off the waitlist?
- Accept a spot on the waitlist.
- Express interest again in the school.
- Submit a deposit to another university.
- Manage expectations in the admissions process.
- Continue to focus on high school academics.
- Be ready to make a decision if admitted.
Is a waitlist a soft rejection?
As decisions keep rolling out, I know you might have some questions. First, a note: I know getting that waitlist decision can be painful. It is, in lots of ways, a soft rejection and that's by far the healthiest way to look at it, but that's also what makes it sting even more. So, be sure to take care of yourself.
Is it better to be deferred or waitlisted?
A deferred applicant will be considered again before any reconsideration is provided to a waitlisted applicant. As such, being waitlisted at a school is worse than a deferral because the institution has decided not to admit you unless other applicants decline their admission offer and seats become available.
What not to do when waitlisted?
Waitlisted students can accept or reject the offer presented by the college. However, don't take up a spot on the list if you're not planning on attending the school anymore. You'd be taking the spot away from another student who may be more interested.
How do I get out of the waiting list?
Contact the admissions office or check the college's website to find out if the college ranks waitlisted students or if it has a priority list. If you rank higher, you'll have a greater chance of getting off the waitlist. But some colleges may neither rank waitlisted students nor accept them by priority.
How do you respond to being waitlisted?
Demonstrate that you've made an effort to discover what makes the school special and explain why it's a good fit for you in particular. ??If a school is your first choice, say so. Tell them you're committed to going there if you get off the waitlist. This is the single most powerful tool in your arsenal.