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@Rosasanchez
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 • 2 years ago •
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Hey! What does it mean if an application has been withdrawn, can I appeal the decision or re apply?
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So I applied to a college, where I received my admission decision as withdrawn, is being withdrawn a fancy way of saying you have been rejected?

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@CameronBameron
2,281 answers, 8,534 votes
 • 2 years ago

If you didn't withdraw the application, and the college withdrew the application, without an explanation, that means that you didn't meet their criteria for being considered for admission. Sometimes colleges have various thresholds, like passing the interview process, getting certain scores for the SAT or ACT or other things.

It's doubtful that you will succeed in appealing their decision because if it was a private college, they don't have to abide by any any set rules with granting admission to anyone.

Why do you think your application was withdrawn? You didn't reveal that in your posted question.

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@Rosasanchez2 years ago

They had mentioned something about my financial situation, could that be it?

@CameronBameron2 years ago

If you didn't apply to a "need blind" college but a "need aware" college then they take your families financial ability to pay as part of their decision. Need Aware colleges sometimes have very limited resources to contribute toward financial aid, especially if you are an International Student applicant. I'm not sure whether you are one or not.

[🎤 AUTHOR]@Rosasanchez2 years ago [edited]

Yep, I'm an international student and that makes sense. Thank you so much for clearing up that confusion!

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@YeshDatar
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158 answers, 285 votes
 • 2 years ago

Hi, thank you for asking your question! I agree with @CameronBameron in their response. You may not have met the criteria for admissions to their school or program, whether it was an academic or non-academic/logistical reason is unclear.

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@Rosasanchez2 years ago

Thank you!

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