Wait List
Feb 28, 2026
What It Means to Be Waitlisted — and Should You Write A Letter of Continued Interest?
College decision season can bring a mix of excitement, relief… and sometimes confusion. One outcome that often raises questions is being placed on a college waitlist, which an increasing number of colleges are doing. If your student received a waitlist decision, don’t panic — this is not a rejection. In fact, many students are admitted from waitlists every year. The key is knowing what it means and how to respond strategically.
Dec 18, 2025
Deferred, Not Denied: What Parents of Seniors Need to Know About Letters of Continued Interest (LOCI)
If your student applied Early Action or Early Decision and received a college deferral, take a deep breath. A deferral is not a rejection—it’s an opportunity. Colleges use deferrals to keep strong applicants in the pool while they review the rest of the applicant group. How your student responds now can make a real difference.
Mar 28, 2018
Wait List Purgatory
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) cites an increase in college applications and of s...
Mar 20, 2018
PLAN B: Dealing with College Rejection
Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. ACCEPTANCE.
The cycle of mourning may be new to teens who’ve likely not experi...