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Deferred vs. Waitlisted: Understanding the Difference

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Many students will know the feeling of opening an admissions decision and seeing one of two words: deferred or waitlisted. After the already stressful application process, this news might put you in a state of further uncertainty. What Does it Mean to Be Waitlisted? What Does it Mean to be Deferred?

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UT-Austin Waitlist Tips and FAQs

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Tourists waiting in line for their Instagram poses at East Balis Lempuyang Temple Note and PSA: I do not assist with the UT Waitlist academic update essay or Letter of Continued Interest at other universities for non-clients. It also appeals they will allow for Waitlist opt-ins for Fall 2025 external transfer applicants.

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UT Austin: Early Trends

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The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) received a record-breaking surge in applications for the Fall 2025 term. Applications for freshman admission increased 24.3% this year, for a staggering total of 90,562 applications. This decision will be communicated to applicants by January 15.

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UPenn Acceptance Rate: Admissions Statistics

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It gives you a sense of just how competitive the process is and helps you set realistic goals for your application. For the Class of 2028 , the university received a record-breaking 65,235 applications and accepted only 3,508 students. Historically, ED applicants have a better shot because it’s a smaller, more committed pool.

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2025 Waitlist Update #1 

Inside Emory Admission

We would like to provide a comprehensive update on the waitlist activity for Emory College and Oxford College of Emory University. Therefore, we are anticipating enrolling approximately 95 students from the waitlist in the month of May. We anticipate enrolling approximately 30 students from the waitlist for an on-campus start.

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UChicago Acceptance Rate: Admissions Statistics

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UChicago Acceptance Rate Trends UChicago Regular Decision Acceptance Rate UChicago Early Action Acceptance Rate UChicago Early Decision Acceptance Rate How to Get Accepted into UChicago UChicago Transfer Acceptance Rate UChicago Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is UChicagos Acceptance Rate? 2027 38,631 4.8%

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How Long Should You Wait on the Waitlist?

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In the regular round, the waitlist is typically not even on their radar. Once you receive a waitlist notification, what should you do, and how long should you hold out hope of being admitted? WAITLIST: TWO IMMEDIATE STEPS TO TAKE First, accept an offer of admission at another college or university and make your enrollment deposit.