Waitlist Decisions: How Long?

Hey, fellow applicants! I'm on a waitlist and anxiously waiting for a response. Can anyone tell me how long waitlist decisions usually take and if it differs between schools?

Hey there! Waiting for a waitlist decision can certainly be anxiety-inducing, but I'm here to help clarify the process a bit. The timeline for waitlist decisions varies between schools and depends on several factors, such as the number of admitted students who choose to enroll, the size of the waitlist, and the college's target enrollment numbers.

Generally speaking, waitlist decisions can come anytime from May to late August, but most tend to occur between late May and June after colleges receive responses from their initially admitted students. If a school has available spots after that, they might start accepting students from the waitlist to fill the remaining slots.

It is important to remember that each school's timeline may be different depending on their specific circumstances. Some schools may have multiple rounds of waitlist decisions, and sometimes students may be admitted even in late August if there is a last-minute opening.

To get more information about a specific school's timeline, you can visit their admissions website or contact their admissions office directly. They might be able to provide you with a more accurate timeline or insight into the waitlist process for that particular institution.

While you wait, it's essential to have a backup plan in place, such as accepting an offer of admission from another school. This ensures that you will have a college to attend in the fall, even if you are ultimately not accepted off the waitlist. Good luck, and I hope you receive good news soon!