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What happens after I submit my application?

Students

Step 1

Application Received Online

Step 2

Application Matched with Transcripts and Test Scores

Step 3

Completed Application Sent to Admission Committee for Formal Review

Step 4

Reader 1 reviews application; checks for accuracy and renders decision

Step 5

Reader 2 reviews application; checks for accuracy and renders decision

Step 6

Scenario 1:

If both readers agree: Admission decision letter prepared for student, ending the application process.

Scenario 2:

If reader 1 and reader 2 do not agree, any number of things may happen to an application file.

  • File Review by Dean of Admissions
  • File Review by College Dean
  • Application Review Committee Convenes to Discuss File
  • Application Sent to Territory Manager for Review and Recommendation

Step 7

After review, the committee sends one of three notification letters:

  1. An invitation of admission or an invitation to the waitlist
  2. A deferral of an admission decision to gather additional information
  3. A letter denying admission