Waitlisted for college- good idea?

Spirits Reborn · 04-13-2006, 10:43 PM

Yo~ Long time no seee.

well not really, Its just been a really long time since I made a topic.

well I gotta ask you guys a question, I just got waitlisted for University of Michigan. Should I stick with it? I mean what are the chances? And would it be worth it and stuff. Like is a wait listed person still eligible for scholarships and aid?

I've got no idea about being deffered. So yea, anyone have any experience with this? I'd greatly appreciate the help.

Bungleau · 04-13-2006, 11:08 PM

I don't have any direct experience with it, but I know that universities accept more people than they expect will attend. Some percentage will decline and attend other schools, and when they do, the university will move on to the wait list to extend more offers.

So yeah... stick on there. Anything related to scholarships and aid will be just delayed at most... you'll be able to qualify once you're in.

Just keep the rest of your options open. Who knows... maybe they'll call you back and you'll tell 'em no thanks, because you've already decided to go to Michigan A&M...

Callum · 04-14-2006, 06:10 AM

My girlfriend has been waitlisted for four universities, and she's not ruling any of them out until it's too late.

So don't count on Michigan, but don't disregard them either.

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 04-14-2006, 10:55 PM

If you get accepted, you'd still be eligible for aid... Scholarships are doubtful, so I would shop around at other universities if at all possible.

Lucern · 04-15-2006, 04:36 AM

Also, do the FAFSA as soon as you can, because you'll probably have more money loaned to you than given to you, and that's a source of lots of loan money.

You don't have to accept the money - so it's like insurance in case you need it.

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

[ 04-15-2006, 04:39 AM: Message edited by: Lucern ]

Spirits Reborn · 04-15-2006, 05:20 PM

ahh, I did the Fafsa already

you guys are awesome! So that means that I can still qualify for financial aid even though I'm waitlisted? Awesome. very awesome.

And like you said Illumina, I have other schools in mind, and from the looks of it right now (not counting Michigan) I'm going UmBc

whoo. I just visited it today, its rocks my socks. Such a nice school, and the dorms are outtasite. lol

Well we can only hope

The only drawback with Umbc is that it isn't that far from my house (but still a good 1.5 hour away in highway) so yep. Good stuff. And right now, focusing on doing private scholarships and such.

04-13-2006, 10:43 PM	#1
Spirits Reborn Anubis Join Date: February 21, 2005 Location: .... Age: 35 Posts: 2,473	Yo~ Long time no seee. well not really, Its just been a really long time since I made a topic. well I gotta ask you guys a question, I just got waitlisted for University of Michigan. Should I stick with it? I mean what are the chances? And would it be worth it and stuff. Like is a wait listed person still eligible for scholarships and aid? I've got no idea about being deffered. So yea, anyone have any experience with this? I'd greatly appreciate the help. __________________ Spirit's 3d Dump, Check it out!

04-13-2006, 11:08 PM	#2
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	I don't have any direct experience with it, but I know that universities accept more people than they expect will attend. Some percentage will decline and attend other schools, and when they do, the university will move on to the wait list to extend more offers. So yeah... stick on there. Anything related to scholarships and aid will be just delayed at most... you'll be able to qualify once you're in. Just keep the rest of your options open. Who knows... maybe they'll call you back and you'll tell 'em no thanks, because you've already decided to go to Michigan A&M... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

04-14-2006, 06:10 AM	#3
Callum Symbol of Cyric Join Date: October 21, 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 35 Posts: 1,143	My girlfriend has been waitlisted for four universities, and she's not ruling any of them out until it's too late. So don't count on Michigan, but don't disregard them either. __________________ [img]\"http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4763/callumavataranimated4ff.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

04-14-2006, 10:55 PM	#4
Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 38 Posts: 4,673	If you get accepted, you'd still be eligible for aid... Scholarships are doubtful, so I would shop around at other universities if at all possible. __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

04-15-2006, 05:20 PM	#6
Spirits Reborn Anubis Join Date: February 21, 2005 Location: .... Age: 35 Posts: 2,473	ahh, I did the Fafsa already you guys are awesome! So that means that I can still qualify for financial aid even though I'm waitlisted? Awesome. very awesome. And like you said Illumina, I have other schools in mind, and from the looks of it right now (not counting Michigan) I'm going UmBc whoo. I just visited it today, its rocks my socks. Such a nice school, and the dorms are outtasite. lol Well we can only hope The only drawback with Umbc is that it isn't that far from my house (but still a good 1.5 hour away in highway) so yep. Good stuff. And right now, focusing on doing private scholarships and such. __________________ Spirit's 3d Dump, Check it out!

04-15-2006, 04:36 AM	#5
Lucern Quintesson Join Date: August 28, 2004 Location: the middle of Michigan Age: 42 Posts: 1,011	Also, do the FAFSA as soon as you can, because you'll probably have more money loaned to you than given to you, and that's a source of lots of loan money. You don't have to accept the money - so it's like insurance in case you need it. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ [ 04-15-2006, 04:39 AM: Message edited by: Lucern ]

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