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219. Getting Off The College Waitlist
Landing on the waitlist of your top-choice school can sometimes feel more agonizing than outright rejection. But, as Cicero assures us, while there's life, there's hope! Amy and Mike invited admissions counselor Carolyn Pippen to outline key steps for getting off the college waitlist.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
How do colleges use the waitlist?
How is deferral different from being placed on the waitlist?
Why might a student be put on the waitlist?
What should a student do if put on the waitlist?
What is the best way to move on from a no or lack of response?
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