EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 35 MIN
College Waitlist Explained: What It Means, Your Chances & What to Do Before May 1
from Ol' College Try · host Matt and Peg's College Planning Podcast
Waitlisted? You’re not alone—and you’re not out of the game… but you’re not in it either.In this episode, Peg is joined by CAP expert Dan “Lasso” Bisig to break down one of the most confusing parts of the college admissions process: the waitlist. What does it actually mean? How do colleges use it? And what should families be doing right now if their student is stuck in limbo?They cover:Why colleges rely on waitlists (and why it’s not about you)What students should do immediately after being waitlistedThe reality of getting off the waitlist—including tight decision timelinesHow financial aid works (or doesn’t) in waitlist situationsWhy you must have a backup plan before May 1The mindset shift every family needs to avoid unnecessary stressPlus, a real-life story of getting “the call” from a dream school—and what families should be ready for if it happens.🎧 This week’s intro song: Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen—a high-energy classic to get you fired up.Bottom line: Treat a waitlist like a “maybe,” plan like it’s a “no,” and move forward with confidence.Got questions for our next Q&A episode? Send them our way—we’d love to hear from you!Connect with Us! Student Loan Fact Sheet: https://hubs.li/Q04cmnWD0Website: https://collegeaidpro.com/Create a FREE MyCAP Account: https://hubs.li/Q03PTJ_x0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeaidpro/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-aid-pro/ Email: [email protected]PLUS Get 15% OFF site wide with coupon code COLLEGETRY15 💸
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Waitlisted? You’re not alone—and you’re not out of the game… but you’re not in it either.In this episode, Peg is joined by CAP expert Dan “Lasso” Bisig to break down one of the most confusing parts of the college admissions process: the waitlist. What does it actually mean? How do colleges use it? And what should families be doing right now if their student is stuck in limbo?They cover:Why colleges rely on waitlists (and why it’s not about you)What students should do immediately after being waitlistedThe reality of getting off the waitlist—including tight decision timelinesHow financial aid works (or doesn’t) in waitlist situationsWhy you must have a backup plan before May 1The mindset shift every family needs to avoid unnecessary stressPlus, a real-life story of getting “the call” from a dream school—and what families should be ready for if it happens.🎧 This week’s intro song: Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen—a high-energy classic to get you fired up.Bottom line: Treat a waitlist like a “maybe,” plan like it’s a “no,” and move forward with confidence.Got questions for our next Q&A episode? Send them our way—we’d love to hear from you!Connect with Us! Student Loan Fact Sheet: https://hubs.li/Q04cmnWD0Website: https://collegeaidpro.com/Create a FREE MyCAP Account: https://hubs.li/Q03PTJ_x0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeaidpro/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-aid-pro/ Email: [email protected]PLUS Get 15% OFF site wide with coupon code COLLEGETRY15 💸
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