What is ucla waitlist?

The UCLA waitlist is a process by which a student who has been offered a place on the waitlist can be considered for admission if spots become available in the incoming class. Waitlisted students are not guaranteed admission and must actively accept their spot on the waitlist to be considered.

UCLA does not rank its waitlist and uses a holistic review process that takes into account various factors such as the student's academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and background. The university aims to select waitlist candidates who can contribute to the diversity of the incoming class and who have demonstrated academic excellence.

The number of students admitted off the waitlist can vary each year and depends on factors such as the number of students who decline their admission offer, the size of the incoming class, and the university's enrollment goals. The waitlist decision timeline can also vary, but typically students on the waitlist will receive their final decision by mid-to-late June.

UCLA advises waitlisted students to continue to pursue other college admission options and to submit any updates to their application such as new grades or additional extracurricular achievements. It is also recommended for waitlisted students to be in contact with the admission office to demonstrate their continued interest in attending UCLA.