The Chronicle of Higher Education

Instant Gratification

On-site admissions programs let applicants know immediately whether they have been accepted

By ERIC HOOVER

For many high-school seniors, the winter-long wait to hear back from colleges can feel like a nightmare round of Magic 8-Ball, in which the answer is always the same: "Ask Again Later." But some institutions are taking the suspense out of admissions by telling applicants their fates in...

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