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Waitlists: Procedures and FAQs

Get answers to all of your questions about college admissions waitlists.

What to Do When You're Waitlisted
What to do when a college tells you you've been placed on its waitlist.

What Does it Mean to be Waitlisted?
We explain what it means to be placed on a college admissions waitlist.

What is the Likelihood of Getting into College Off a Waitlist?
We discuss the likelihood of getting into a college after being placed on a waitlist.

Stay on College Waitlist - How Do I Decide Whether to Stay on a College Waitlist
Sometimes college applicants have a hard time deciding when to stay on a college waitlist. Is it worth staying on the waitlist if you're already accepted into a school where you'd be happy?

What is a Priority Waitlist?
What it means to be placed on a priority (or other type of preferred) waitlist.

What is a Courtesy Waitlist?
What are people talking about when they discuss a courtesy waitlist?