WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE DENIED

What do you do if your denied or waitlisted for your first choice college?

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WITHIN THE FIRST 24 HOURS

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AFTER THE DUST SETTLES BE GRATEFUL For all the other excellent options that you undoubtedly have.

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REGROUP

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SCHEDULE VISITS

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