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By Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz
Table of Contents
The End Of The Admissions Road
Definitions
Acceptance
Deferred Admission
Waitlist
Denial
The Bottom Line #1
Timeline For The End Of The Admissions Process
Senior Year
Mid-March to Mid-April
April
May 1st
June
Summer
A. Curves and Roadblocks: Dealing with Deferred Admissions,
Waitlists and Denials
Handling A Deferred Admission
Pros and Cons
Dealing With A Waitlist
What To Do
FAQ #1: If I let an admissions office know before May 1st that I want to attend their college and I send them my deposit, will they return the deposit if I get
off a waitlist and decide to go to another school?
FAQ #2: I have two schools I am really interested in and can’t seem to make up my mind. What if I say yes to both and send them deposits to give myself more
time to make up my mind?
Appealing A Denial
Questionable Reasons For Appealing A Denial
Plausible Reasons For Appealing A Denial
What To Do
FAQ #3: What can I do if I don’t get accepted to any college?
Endnote To Part A
B. Final Destination: Choosing Your College
Deciding On One College From Many Choices
Information Needed For Decision-making
The Actual Decision-making Process
Final Bottom Line
FAQ #4: What if I want to take a gap year between high school and college?
Endnote To Part B
Recommended Resources
Websites
Books
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