Is it hard to get off the NYU waitlist?

The number of students who have been admitted from the waitlist has varied widely in previous years. While during one recent year, we were not able to admit any students from the waitlist, in others we were able to admit hundreds of students.

How common is it to get off the waitlist?

Of those students who chose to remain on the waitlist (50\%), colleges only accepted an average of 20\%, with only 7\% of waitlisted students at the most selective colleges eventually gaining admission – down from 14\% in previous years.

Does NYU accept waitlist?

Students may also be placed on our waitlist during Early Decision I. If they receive a waitlist decision, they will be automatically released from the Early Decision agreement. Applicants will need to affirm their interest on the waitlist by completing the Waitlist Response Form in their NYU Applicant Portal.

What does waitlisted at NYU mean?

The college waitlist is a list of applicants whom a school might or might not offer admission to. These applicants are essentially put on hold by a college and would have been admitted had space allowed.

Is getting waitlisted good?

Getting on a college waitlist means that an applicant has all the necessary qualifications, but that the admissions office could not offer them acceptance at the time. Getting on a waitlist does not mean you should give up hope. Waitlisted students still have a chance at earning admission into the school.

How do I apply for waitlist at NYU?

Add a class to your shopping cart by selecting one from the Course Search or by entering a class number. 2. Once you select a class, the waitlist option will appear on the Enrollment Preferences page. Select Yes for “Wait list if class is full”.

At what time do NYU decisions come out?

What time on the notification date will I get my email? Before midnight (EST)! We aim to send out notification during regular business hours, but if you have not heard by 5 pm don’t worry.

What should I do if I’m waitlisted?

What you SHOULD do if you’re waitlisted

1. Let it settle in. Evaluate how much you want to attend this institution, and decide whether or not you want to stay on the waitlist.
2. Make your choice known.
3. Write a letter.
4. Tell them why they should accept you.
5. Send it to the right person.
6. Be yourself and proofread.

What happens if im waitlisted?

Universities usually offer applicants waitlist spots during the regular decision round of admission. Wait-listed applicants generally won’t hear back about a decision on their admission until after the national May 1 deadline for high school seniors to submit their deposit and secure their spot at a college.

How do I remain on NYU’s waitlist?

Please review the answers to our most frequently asked questions below. If you wish to remain on our waitlist, you must complete the online form included in the NYU Applicant Portal where you received your waitlist offer.

Can I be considered for another school from the waitlist?

Students admitted from the waitlist are not eligible for deferred enrollment. Can I be considered for another school, college, program, or campus at NYU? Yes, students may indicate that they are now interested in being considered for admission to another school, college, program, or campus at NYU on the Waitlist Response Form online.

How do I get off the wait list at an elite university?

Getting off the wait list at an elite Private university is a low percentage event. All the best. You can contact them and tell them you are no longer interested: or you can just not bother. When I was in high school I applied to six colleges. I was admitted to three, and put on the wait list for three.

What happens if I don’t respond to a waitlist offer?

We will assume that any student who does not respond to our waitlist offer will be enrolling at another college or university, and will no longer be eligible for admissions consideration. Please note: We do not have an appeal process of any kind, and we cannot reconsider your application.