Wait Lists: 10 Tips on How to Navigate from a Former Admissions Officer

Published March 2024

It is getting more frequent that colleges and graduate schools are wait listing applicants! What should you do if you are wait listed by a school you wish to attend? As a former admissions officer, I have helped many clients strategize through the wait list process and be admitted to one of their top choices. Here are 10 tips to successfully gain acceptance from the wait list!

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