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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. Understanding the distinction in the deferred vs. waitlisted decision is essential to navigating this stage with confidence. 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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UPenn Acceptance Rate: Admissions Statistics

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The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has built a reputation as one of the toughest schools to get into. For the Class of 2028 , the university received a record-breaking 65,235 applications and accepted only 3,508 students. Here’s how it compares to other Ivies: Ivy League School Acceptance Rate (Class of 2028) Harvard University 3.6%

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UT Austin: Early Trends

Top Tier Admissions

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) received a record-breaking surge in applications for the Fall 2025 term. For Texass flagship public university, applications from in-state residents increased by 12%, while out-of-state applications soared by 48%. Applications for freshman admission increased 24.3%

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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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How Long Should You Wait on the Waitlist?

Top Tier Admissions

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.

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UChicago Acceptance Rate: Admissions Statistics

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The University of Chicago (UChicago) is one of the most prestigious and competitive schools in the U.S. , How does it stack up against other top universities? is exceptional, showing how strongly it appeals to students who likely had offers from other elite universities. Yale University 3.7% Brown University 5.2%