After the admissions office has decided whether to admit you, it will notify you by either regular mail or e-mail. In most cases your application will be accepted or rejected. In some cases, you may be placed on a waiting list—if space opens later, you could be admitted.
After you are notified, the ball is back in your court. First, you must make a decision. Where will you go? If you have been accepted at several places, you must choose one.
Before deciding, visit the colleges if you can. Talk to family, friends, teachers, and counselors. Carefully weigh what each college offers. Finally, use your best judgment.
Now is the time to consider costs and what you can afford. Colleges usually try to notify you about financial aid at or near the time they offer you admission. You will not be expected to respond to an offer of admission until you know about the financial support you will be receiving from the college.
If a college does not offer you enough money, you can contact the admissions office and explain any special circumstances you may face. Some colleges may be able to adjust the financial aid they offer you. There is no harm in asking, if you are serious about attending that college!
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