A little stressed about the admissions process. Can you be waitlisted after applying Early Decision to a college? If so, what happens afterward and are there any stats on waitlist acceptance rates for ED applicants?
Absolutely, it is possible to be waitlisted after applying Early Decision (ED) to a college. If you're placed on the waitlist, it means that the admissions committee sees potential in your application but isn't able to offer you immediate acceptance, often due to limited space. After being waitlisted, you should follow the instructions provided by the college. Typically, this involves confirming your interest in remaining on the waitlist and possibly submitting additional information to support your application, like updated grades or new achievements.
Regarding waitlist acceptance rates for ED applicants, these statistics can vary significantly from year to year and from college to college, and they are not commonly published. For more precise information, you can sometimes find past waitlist data through college websites or by contacting the admissions office directly. Keep in mind, however, that these numbers are just historical data and that each admissions cycle is unique. Best of luck, and remember to have a backup plan just in case!
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