{"id":24244,"date":"2020-05-04T16:05:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T21:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=24244"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:39:54","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:39:54","slug":"what-to-do-if-a-college-waitlists-or-defers-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/pre-college\/what-to-do-if-a-college-waitlists-or-defers-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if a College Waitlists or Defers You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A lot goes into your college applications. You\u2019ve spent years taking the right classes, earning the grades, and boosting your resume. Getting accepted to your dream school would certainly make it all feel worth it, but what happens if you find out you\u2019ve been put on a college waitlist or deferred?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you apply to college during the regular decision cycle, you will hear back from schools around March. You\u2019ll typically be notified by email that you can check the college\u2019s website, though some schools still send a letter as well. Most of the time you will see one of the following: accepted, rejected, waitlisted, or deferred. You have until May 1 to send in your final decision.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here\u2019s what you might hear from colleges and what that means for you:<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-first '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Accepted<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Congratulations, you\u2019re in. If more than one college accepts you that means you have options. Think back on your visits, research, chosen major, and any interviews you may have had to determine the best fit. Some colleges also hold special tours and events for accepted students that you can check out to help select the right school. Keep in mind that this is a sales pitch from the college, and in the end, you don\u2019t want to choose the school that feels like the best fit for you and your future goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue813' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Rejected<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It stings, but don\u2019t spend too much time dwelling on a no from any colleges. Remember, thousands of outstanding students are rejected from colleges every year. It doesn\u2019t mean you wouldn\u2019t have excelled at your dream school or that you\u2019re not good enough. Focus on your acceptance letters and consider all of your options.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li> <\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first 2 are pretty straightforward, but being waitlisted or deferred can be a little more complicated.<\/span><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_heading '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue81c' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Waitlisted<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Being put on the college waitlist can feel like being in limbo. You\u2019re not in yet, but you might still be admitted if a spot opens up. If you do find yourself in this position, there\u2019s a few things you need to think about, and some steps you can take.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li> <\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4    avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_heading  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Why do colleges have a waitlist?<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Colleges put students on the waitlist because they know not everyone who gets accepted will end up going. Most students apply to many schools, and many will receive acceptances from more than one. Your college wants to make sure they have a full freshman class, even when some students choose another college, take a gap year, or join the workforce or military.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When spots open up, they\u2019ll begin contacting students on the waitlist to admit them.<\/span><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4    avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_iconlist  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Next Steps<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even if you wind up on the waitlist, you still need to make a plan assuming you won\u2019t get in. The percent of students who will be admitted from the waitlist varies by college, but it\u2019s usually a small number.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you decide on a school, you will likely have to make a deposit, and you should do that for your first choice school that accepted you outright. If you are admitted to a school from the waitlist, you can choose to go there instead, though you do typically forfeit your deposit. You also won\u2019t receive a financial aid package from any schools that put you on the waitlist, so don\u2019t assume that getting in will mean getting the scholarships you need to attend.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instead of worrying about schools where you were waitlisted, focus on the colleges where you were accepted. Even if you\u2019re thinking about saying yes to your second choice, make sure it will be a good fit if you end up going there. Remember too that you can always look into transfer opportunities in the future.<\/span><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_sidebar '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue832' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Deferred<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you applied early decision or early action, a deferment means that you have not been accepted, but you haven\u2019t been rejected either. Some colleges only use deferment for a small number of applications, but others defer all applications to the regular decision pool. In this case, it doesn\u2019t mean you didn\u2019t get in; you still might be admitted with the regular decision students. Make sure you send your regular decision applications in on time and to schools you would like to attend.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you get deferred during regular decision, it means you need to submit more information before they will make a decision. Sometimes, the college will wish to see your fall semester grades, additional test scores, or further recommendations. You\u2019ll find out what else you need to provide, and should do so as quickly as possible if you\u2019re still interested in that school.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li> <\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No matter why you were deferred or waitlisted, stay committed to your class work and extracurricular activities. It also can be a good idea to interact with the schools that waitlisted or deferred you by visiting, doing an alumni interview, or participating in an informational session. Be thoughtful, though\u2014calling or emailing the admissions office numerous times will not help and may actually hurt your chances of getting in. \u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lot goes into your college applications. 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