Community Chat: You’ve Been Put on a College Waitlist – Now What?

Tallo Wordsmith

Originally posted on tallo.com: https://tallo.com/blog/college-waitlist/

Being put on a college waitlist isn’t technically a rejection. But dang if it doesn’t feel like one. All of your friends are excitedly ordering their school hoodies and t-shirts, while you’re stuck in the dreaded college admissions limbo. 

We know, it hurts. After all, you probably spent a lot of time on your college applications: getting letters of recommendation, filling out the FAFSA, writing essays about how your mom’s homemade linguine shaped you as a person (look, not every essay was going to be a winner).

So, what do you do now? Here are a few strategies to help you make your next move after being put on a college waitlist. (Read more)

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Have you been waitlisted? What are you doing while you wait for a decision? Share with the Community!

Preet_22

Hello!

I just wanted to share this post I saw on LinkedIn.

This post shares the journey of a student and how she got off of her dream college's waitlist. This shows that it isn't impossible, and it doesn't mean you're rejected! You just have to put in a little more effort :)

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/boldorg_waitlist-college-collegeadmissions-activity-6787783983276056576-uOjF

LEQUEENace18

@Preet_22 cool thx for link btw WAZAAA SIS

[Deleted User]

Oh nice! Thank you for the information. This will be helpful for when I am submitting applications for college in the future!

wandering_soul

I will be applying for colleges this year and will keep in mind if I ever am on the waitlist! Thanks for the information. @Tallo Wordsmith

[Deleted User]

Nice information! I'll pass it on! :)

[Deleted User]

https://community.tallo.com/discussion/comment/21129#Comment_21129

I found a page where it explains the general meaning of a waitlist and how it works.

https://blog.prepscholar.com/college-waitlist