I've applied to Westchester Community College and am anxiously waiting to hear back. Is there a way to check the status of my application online? How long does it usually take to get a response?
Most colleges, including community colleges like Westchester, have application tracking systems built into their student or application portals. If Westchester Community College has such a system, you should have received login information for a student portal or application portal when you applied. From there, you'll be able to check the status of your application.
If you didn't receive this information or can't find it, I suggest contacting the admissions office directly. You can usually do this via email or a phone call. They should be able to guide you further and might even be able to provide an update on your application status.
As for the timeline, it really depends on the college. Some give out decisions on a rolling basis (i.e., they review applications as they come in and give out admissions decisions continuously), while others wait until after a set date to start giving out decisions. If the college website doesn't state a specific timeline, typically 4-6 weeks is a reasonable amount of time to expect to hear back. Again, this can vary greatly depending on the volume of applications the school is processing and the time of year you applied.
Best of luck with your application!
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