A waitlist (or reserve list) is a pool of applicants who were not initially admitted but may receive an offer if admitted students decline their places, creating available spots.
When a university makes admission decisions, it often places borderline-qualified applicants on a waitlist rather than denying them outright. If enough admitted students decline their offers (yield is lower than expected), the university offers admission to waitlisted students.
Waitlist movement varies widely by institution and year. Some waitlists are never activated; others admit hundreds of students. There is typically no way to know in advance how many waitlisted students will be admitted.
Students on the waitlist usually need to confirm their continued interest and may submit a letter of continued interest updating the university on their achievements since applying.
Being waitlisted by a Pakistani university is not a rejection — it is an offer of continued consideration. Confirm your place on the waitlist and send a brief, specific letter of continued interest expressing why this institution remains your top choice and noting any significant achievements since your application. Meanwhile, commit to another strong offer by the required deadline — do not leave yourself without a confirmed place while waiting.
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