Waitlisted? Here's What to Do Next

About this episode

This episode discusses what to do after being waitlisted by a college, featuring insights from former Dean of Admissions Peter Van Buskirk.

Being notified that you've been put on the waitlist can be a scary feeling. In this episode, we pull back the curtain and explain how the waitlist actually works on the college side. Hear advice from former Dean of Admissions, Peter Van Buskirk, about how to proceed! Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about Scoir

People in this episode

Host: Scoir, Inc.

Guest: Peter Van Buskirk

Topics covered

• college admissions
• waitlist
• advice
• higher education
• admissions process

Keywords

• waitlist
• college admissions
• Peter Van Buskirk
• admissions advice
• higher education

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Organizations: Scoir, Inc.

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