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Understanding Admissions Decisions – Fall Edition

A student at a laptop surrounded by decision notifications such as admitted, deferred, denied, referred, alternate term, waitlisted, and incomplete application, with the title “Navigating Admissions Decisions” centered in bold white and green text.

Students receive all kinds of decisions in December and early January, from admits to referrals to incomplete applications. This guide gives counselors clear, calm language and practical steps to help students understand each outcome and plan their next moves.