College Admissions
Application Strategy
Deferred or Waitlisted? Smart Next Steps That Work
Rupesh RegmiMay 8, 2026 — 10 min read
In this blog
1. Deferred vs waitlisted: What your decision actually means
2. Step 1: Read the college’s instructions twice
3. Step 2: Decide if this college is still your top choice
4. Step 3: Use a 7 to 30 day action plan
5. How to write a strong Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI)
6. What changes your odds, and what does not
7. Smart backup planning while you wait
8. Special scenarios and how to think about them
9. Protect your mindset, not just your application
10. Key takeaways you can act on this week
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