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1. bigfuture.collegeboard.org › help-center › how-doHow do colleges decide who gets off the waitlist?

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   No. Top. It’s hard to crack each individual college’s method for deciding which students get off the waitlist. Contact the admissions office or check the college’s website to find out if the college ranks waitlisted students or if it has a priority list.

2. www.collegeconfidential.com › articles › studentsHow (and When) Do Colleges Pick Students off the Waitlist?

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   Apr 13, 2020 · Some colleges that are "need-blind" during the initial part of the selection process (meaning that they don't look at financial requirements when making acceptance decisions) are no longer need-blind if they use their waitlist and may give priority to those who can cover costs without assistance.

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   How do colleges decide if a student is on a waitlist?

   • If you rank higher, you'll have a greater chance of getting off the waitlist. But some colleges may neither rank waitlisted students nor accept them by priority. Individual colleges may take a more holistic approach. They may make their decision based on factors such as which majors they want represented.

   What to Do if You’re Waitlisted – BigFuture | College Board

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   Should you be ranked on a waitlist?

   • So if you're ranked highly, you're more likely to be accepted off the waitlist. Nevertheless, most colleges don't rank waitlist applicants and instead make their admissions decisions based on other factors such as what majors they want to have represented and which applicants will be most likely to attend if admitted.

   College Waitlist: What Are Your Chances of Getting In? - PrepScholar

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   Will college waitlists be longer than ever before?

   • College folks also anticipate that an unprecedented number of prospective students and current students will request a gap year, as uncertainty about online versus on-campus fall classes prevails. Thus, waitlists are likely to not only be longer than ever before but also last longer.

   How (and When) Do Colleges Pick Students off the Waitlist? — College

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   What happens if a student says 'no thanks' on a college waitlist?

   • Because colleges know that some students they admit will turn them down. If more students say "no thanks" than they expect, the college turns to its waitlist to find more qualified students. What are your chances of being admitted off a college waitlist?

   College Waitlist and What you Need To Know | CollegeData

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4. blog.prepscholar.com › college-waitlistCollege Waitlist: What Are Your Chances of Getting In?

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   If you've been waitlisted at your dream school, you're probably wondering what exactly your odds are of getting off the waitlist and moving on to a full-blown acceptance. Your chances of getting off the college waitlist primarily depend on five factors: How many spots the school needs to fill for its freshman class.

5. www.collegevine.com › faq › 21411What does my Waitlist Position Mean? | CollegeVine

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   Your waitlist position is essentially your rank on the waitlist. The lower the number, the higher priority you have in getting off the waitlist when the college starts to offer admission to waitlisted students. The number isn't random, as it's based on a combination of factors such as your application strength, the college's priorities, and the ...

6. www.forbes.com › advisor › educationGet Accepted: What Does ‘Waitlisted’ Mean In College ...

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   Feb 7, 2024 · An average of 10% of college applicants are placed on a waitlist; On average, 50% of waitlisted students decide to stay on a waitlist; Colleges eventually admit 20% of waitlisted students on average

7. www.collegedata.com › waitlisted-now-whatCollege Waitlist and What you Need To Know | CollegeData

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   Nov 18, 2020 · Find out where you rank on the list. Your waitlist letter may say you are in the first pool of students to be considered for admission. If not, contact the admission office and find out if there is a priority list, or if the list is ranked, and where you are on the list.