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What to Do While Waiting for College Admission Decisions

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There’s a sense of excitement about the future that comes with sending your college applications. Next comes the waiting, which for some students can be the hardest part.

The average turnaround time for an admissions decision for schools with rolling admissions is four to six weeks, though in some cases students might have to wait longer. For regular decision candidates, the wait is more like eight to 12 weeks.

Students handle that waiting period differently, experts say. Some students allow the uncertainty to get the better of them, constantly checking their admissions portal and contacting admissions offices for updates. Other students catch the proverbial “senioritis” and disconnect as soon as they hit send on their applications.

Both approaches can potentially impact admissions decisions, so navigating the waiting period is about…

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/what-to-do-while-waiting-for-college-admission-decisions

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