S3 Q&A: My application says 'on hold' - what does that mean?

It usually means the school is waiting on one specific thing - a document, an evaluation, or the next intake opening. Check the portal checklist and your email for the item, and forward us anything unclear so a teammate can ask admissions. If it's on hold for an application fee, tell us before you pay - at most partner schools the fee is waived when you apply through our link, and at a few the school reimburses it after you pay.