7. College Admissions Decision Day: Did You Make the Cut? What the Schools Aren’t Telling You, & Navigating Next Steps

The great day is here! You are finally receiving the answers you wanted and you might feel relieved. However, this moment can be very stressful as well because the outcome might not be what you were hoping for.

In this episode, Thomas shares tips for the decision day. What to do if you were denied? How to celebrate if you were admitted? And what does ‘waitlist’ actually mean? These are probably the three most common answers inside the letter in your hands. It’s also important to know how to navigate the next steps.

If you were admitted, it’s time to celebrate but it’s also time to be thoughtful about your colleagues and other students. If you were denied, don’t take it personally. If you were relocated to a waitlist, it’s time to analyze the situation… Tune in to learn more!

Key Highlights

• No matter what the outcome is, remember there are many paths to get what you want.
• With so many colleges reaching out, it’s important to analyze all your options.
• At the end of the day, you can only go to one school.
• See what makes sense financially.
• Enjoy your education opportunity.

About Thomas

Thomas is a parent and alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania. After earning his MBA at the Wharton School in 2003, he moved to Silicon Valley. For three years, he was director of admissions and financial aid at Wharton School. He worked closely with admissions professionals, students, alumni, and professors to create the best possible MBA class.

Thomas has been an entrepreneur his entire life in the fields of finance, agriculture, wellness, and sporting goods. As the founder of Global Education Opportunities, he works with diverse and underserved communities to help them become successful college students. Thomas started the podcast Admittedly because he is passionate about demystifying the application process for parents and applicants.

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