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S3 Waiting for Offer
S3.1 Check-in & completeness
- S3 Q&A I'm not getting any emails from the school - which address do they use?
- S3 Q&A The school asked who my consultant or agency is - what do I say?
- S3 Q&A Can someone call me instead?
- S3 Q&A Sorry, I missed your calls.
- S3 Blog: Your School Counselor vs Your Consultant: Who Does What After You Apply
- S3 Q&A: I haven't received my admission letter. What should I do?
- S3 Q&A: Who is my admissions advisor at the school, and how is that different from you?
- S3 Q&A I already finished everything - why are you still asking about documents?
- S3 Q&A I spoke to a different person last time - who is my consultant?
- S3 Q&A Do I need to tell you when I hear from the school?
- S3 Q&A Do I need to log in to the school portal to see updates?
- S3 Q&A I called the school to ask about tuition per semester and the bank statement amount - where can I find those?
- S3 Q&A Should I contact the school myself, or do you do that?
- S3 Q&A I haven't finished submitting all my documents yet - is that a problem?
- S3 Q&A I applied to two schools - can you track both?
- S3 Q&A How do I know if my file is complete?
- S# Q&A Why are you contacting me - is something wrong with my application?
- S3 Q&A I submitted my application - what happens now?
- S3 Q&A: I applied on the school's website without your link (or with a different email) - can you still help?
- S3 Q&A: I can't log in to the school portal, or it won't accept the document they asked for.
S3.2 Waiting & timeline
- S3 Blog: How Long Does Admission Take? Timelines, Portals and What 'Under Review' Means
- S3 Q&A How long does the admission decision take?
- S3 Q&A: Nobody has got back to me about my application yet.
- S3 Q&A: My admissions advisor isn't moving my file - can you contact someone above them at the school?
- S3 Q&A It's been more than a week and I've heard nothing.
- S3 Blog: Expedite Requests: When They Help and When They Don't
- S3 Blog: Spotting Fake Payment Requests During Your Application
- S3 Q&A: Can GoElite expedite my admission application?
- S3 Q&A: The school marked my application complete - does that mean I'm admitted?
- S3 Q&A Someone emailed asking me to pay a deposit or fee to secure my admission - is it real?
- S3 Q&A The intake start date is getting close and I still have no decision.
- S3 Q&A Can I apply to another school while I wait, as a backup?
- S3 Q&A Can I start my SEVIS transfer while I wait, so I'm ready?
- S3 Q&A Can you guarantee I'll be admitted?
- S3 Q&A The school asked me to schedule a call or verification - is that normal?
- S3 Q&A How should I prepare for the admissions call?
- S3 Q&A Will there be an interview or an admissions call?
- S3 Q&A Does a longer wait mean I'm going to be rejected?
- S3 Q&A I need my admission decision urgently - my OPT is ending, or because of the DHS rule.
- S3 Q&A Can you expedite my application?
- S3 Q&A Can you see my application status on your side?
- S3 Q&A My portal says 'in progress' or 'pending' - is something missing?
- S3 Q&A The school emailed that my application is 'under review' - what does that mean?
- S3 Q&A: My application says 'on hold' - what does that mean?
- S3 Q&A: Can I move my application to an earlier intake at the same school?
S3.3 Missing documents
- S3 Blog: Missing-Document Requests: Fixing the Most Common Ones Before the Deadline
- S3 Q&A: I emailed my documents to my admissions advisor instead of uploading them - is that okay?
- S3 Q&A: The school says a document is missing, but I already sent it.
- S3 Q&A Do I need to mail original documents?
- S3 Q&A The school wants my I-20 financial documents now - before I'm even admitted?
- S3 Q&A I sent the missing document - how long until they continue?
- S3 Q&A Do I need to resubmit the whole application to add one document?
- S3 Q&A The school asked about a gap in my status or my previous school's record.
- S3 Q&A The school asked for something I don't understand.
- S3 Q&A What if I can't get the document before their deadline?
- S3 Q&A My name is spelled differently on two documents and the school flagged it.
- S3 Q&A The school is asking again for my passport, I-94 or I-20 copies.
- S3 Q&A They're asking for English proof - I thought my degree waived it.
- S3 Q&A They're asking for a credential evaluation (WES) - how long does it take?
- S3 Q&A They want an official transcript, but I already uploaded mine - what's the difference?
- S3 Q&A Can you help me edit my bank statement to show the right amount?
- S3 Q&A My balance is below the required amount - what are my options?
- S3 Q&A They say my bank statement isn't acceptable - why?
- S3 Q&A The school emailed asking for more documents - what do I do?
- S3 Q&A: My degree isn't conferred yet (or my diploma hasn't been issued) - can I still be admitted?
- S3 Q&A: The school says my English score is below its minimum (or my test has expired) - what now?
- S3 Q&A: The school asks whether I permit it to release my education records (FERPA) - what should I choose?
- S3 Q&A: My passport has expired - can I still be admitted and get my I-20?
- S3 Q&A: The school says it can't enroll students who live in my state - can I use another address?
S3.4 Admitted - verify & next steps
- S3 Blog: SEVIS Release Date Explained: Why It's the Most Important Date in Your Transfer
- S3 Q&A How does the referral bonus work?
- S3 Q&A I'm outside the US - what happens after admission?
- S3 Q&A I got admitted! What now?
- S3 Q&A What are the next steps after admission?
- S3 Q&A When will I get my I-20?
- S3 Q&A How much is the enrollment deposit and when is it due?
- S3 Blog: Refer a Friend: How the $200 Referral Bonus Works
- S3 Blog: Admitted on H-1B or F-2: From Offer Letter to I-539
- S3 Blog: You're Admitted: The Order of Next Steps (and Three Things Not to Do Yet)
- S3 Blog: Admitted From Abroad: I-20, SEVIS Fee, Visa Interview and Arrival
- S3 Blog: Hybrid Day-1 CPT Programs Explained: Online Coursework, On-Site Sessions and Schedules
- S3 Blog: Reading Your Admission Letter: Degree Status, Program, Concentration and STEM Codes
- S3 Blog: Deposit First or Transfer First? How Schools Sequence Enrollment
- S3 Q&A: When should I request my SEVIS transfer?
- S3 Q&A: What's the difference between my admission letter and my I-20?
- S3 Q&A: I'm contacting the school to finalize my details - what should I confirm?
- S3 Q&A: Is my program STEM, and will it qualify for STEM OPT later?
- S3 Q&A: My admission letter says 'regular degree candidate' - what does that mean?
- S3 Q&A: Are the online classes every day, or only on weekends?
- S3 Q&A: Is my program online or hybrid, and how often do I need to be on site?
- S3 Q&A: How many credits is my program, and how long will it take?
- S3 Q&A: I was admitted to one program but switched to another in the same application (for example MBA to DBA) - what happens now?
- S3 Q&A: How long before the term starts must my SEVIS transfer be completed?
- S3 Q&A: Who sets my SEVIS release date - my DSO or you?
- S3 Q&A: Will I have to stop working during the SEVIS transfer?
- S3 Q&A: Should I start my SEVIS transfer as soon as I'm admitted?
- S3 Q&A I didn't receive the referral link email.
- S3 Q&A Can you send me my referral link?
- S3 Q&A I was admitted, but I'm not sure I'll enroll.
- S3 Q&A Can I change my program after I'm admitted?
- S3 Q&A Will the new school check my previous CPT and OPT history?
- S3 Q&A Do I need to pay the SEVIS fee now?
- S3 Q&A I'm on H-1B or F-2 - what happens now that I'm admitted?
- S3 Q&A Can I tell my employer I'm starting CPT?
- S3 Q&A When can I start working on CPT?
- S3 Q&A Can I keep working on OPT now that I'm admitted?
- S3 Q&A The school sent a transfer-in form for my current DSO - do I do it now?
- S3 Q&A Should I pay the deposit before or after my SEVIS transfer?
- S3 Q&A My DSO suggested releasing my SEVIS record in early December for a January start - is that okay?
- S3 Q&A How do I add my spouse or children to my I-20?
- S3 Q&A What documents will the I-20 need?
- S3 Q&A Do I have to pay tuition now?
- S3 Q&A How long is my admission offer valid?
- S3 Q&A Do I need to formally accept the offer? Is my seat guaranteed?
- S3 Q&A My admission letter has a mistake - wrong program, start date or name.
- S3 Q&A I see the decision in the portal but no letter yet.
- S3 Q&A The school says I have 'conditional admission' - what does that mean?
- S3 Q&A Why do you need my offer letter?
- S3 Q&A: Does my school offer scholarships, and how do I apply?
- S3 Q&A: My employer wants proof that I can keep working - what can I give them?
- S3 Q&A: Can I apply for one campus and switch to another campus of the same school later?
S3.5 Not admitted, deferred, waitlisted
- S3 Blog: Not Admitted or Deferred: What It Means and Your Next Move
- S3 Q&A Should I apply to a different school now?
- S3 Q&A Can I reapply to the same school?
- S3 Q&A I'm on the waitlist - what are my chances?
- S3 Q&A I want to move my start to a later intake.
- S3 Q&A The school deferred me to the next intake - is that bad?
- S3 Q&A Does a denial affect my immigration status?
- S3 Q&A Can I appeal the decision?
- S3 Q&A Why was I rejected?
- S3 Q&A My application was denied - what now?
S3.6 Two applications, two offers
- S3 Blog: Two Offers, One Choice: Comparing Start Dates, Residencies and Cost
- S3 Q&A: One school admitted me and the other hasn't decided - should I wait?
- S3 Q&A: What if I choose a different university because its intake is earlier?
- S3 Q&A: Can I apply to another school while waiting for my admission decision?
- S3 Q&A: The two schools start in different months - which should I pick?
- S3 Q&A: Will declining one offer affect my record or my status?
- S3 Q&A: How do I decline the other school's offer?
- S3 Q&A: I'm admitted to a doctorate at one school but want a school with a closer campus.
- S3 Q&A: Which school is closest to me for residencies or on-site classes?
- S3 Q&A: Can I pay deposits to both schools to keep both options?
- S3 Q&A I was admitted to both schools - how do I choose?
S3.7 Plan changed
- S3 Q&A: I've decided to go to a different school that isn't one of yours.
- S3 Q&A: I enrolled at a school you don't work with - can you still help me?
- S3 Blog: Changing Your Plans: How to Withdraw, Defer or Pause Without Burning Bridges
- S3 Q&A: I got a job offer elsewhere and might not need CPT anymore.
- S3 Q&A: Please stop contacting me.
- S3 Q&A: I want to pause my plans for now.
- S3 Q&A: I found a school with an earlier start date.
- S3 Q&A: Please withdraw my application.
S3.8 Keep status steady (parallel track)
- S3 Q&A: Is the new September 15, 2026 DHS F-1 rule currently in effect?
- S3 Blog: Working While You Wait: OPT, Grace Periods and the Release-Date Gap
- S3 Q&A: Does the September 15, 2026 DHS rule create a deadline for my school transfer?
- S3 Q&A: I'm in my 60-day grace period and still waiting for a decision.
- S3 Q&A: I'm on H-1B - should I quit my job now that I'm admitted?
- S3 Q&A: My SEVIS must be transferred before a specific date because of the new rule - can you make that happen?
- S3 Q&A: I'm applying for reinstatement - what should I do while I wait?
- S3 Q&A: My status expires before the school will decide - what happens?
- S3 Q&A: My I-94 or EAD dates changed - do I need to tell anyone?
- S3 Q&A: Can I travel abroad while I wait for my decision?
- S3 Q&A: I was laid off while waiting for my decision.
- S3 Q&A: My OPT ends before my program starts - can I keep working until it starts?
- S3 Q&A: Can I stop going to classes at my current school since I'm transferring?
- S3 Q&A: I already asked my DSO to release my record - is that a problem?
- S3 Q&A: Can I ask my current school to release my SEVIS record now, so it's ready?
- S3 Q&A: My school says it is pausing or changing CPT approvals - what should I do?