13. Ivy Day was 3/30: My Thoughts on Next Steps after Receiving Your College Admission Decision

Ivy Day is when all the Ivy League schools release their admissions decisions. It’s an important day for students, but also a very stressful one. After all, it’s the day when the student sees the result of 4 years of hard work, and it can be positive or negative. Whatever the results are, it’s time to be smart and strategic.

In this episode of the Admittedly Podcast, Thomas shares his thoughts on the next steps after receiving a college admission decision.

If the results are positive, it’s time to celebrate while being sensitive about your colleagues. If the result is not what you wanted, there are things you can do to minimize the loss, process the pain, and prepare for the future. In the end, it’s not about being competitive; it’s about finding the right place for you.

Key Highlights

• What are the next steps after receiving your college admission decision?
• There are three possible outcomes: positive, negative, or waitlist.
• Don’t take it personally.
• Be sensitive about the results involving your colleagues.
• Evaluate your next steps with strategy.
• You might want to take some time and be involved in your local school's activities.
• A “gap year” can be taken during this time to travel, work, research, or volunteer.

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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