Is there a difference between “accepted” and “admitted” or are these two words used interchangeably?
We didn’t get to see some of the schools on my son’s list before he applied, so I’m trying to make up a schedule of accepted student days that will get us the most meaningful tours at the places he’s been accepted, while still keeping open the days of similar events at the schools that haven’t let us know yet.
So, I’m digging around on websites, not just looking at events we’ve been invited to, and noticing that one says “admitted students” instead of “accepted”. That one also seems to have a tone that implies you’re definitely going to go there - but the last email we got from them also had that tone and they haven’t announced decisions yet, so that may just be part of their marketing.
Should I try to find a way to get a tour in earlier than those admitted student events?
As far as I know, “accepted” and “admitted” are used interchangeably with respect to communications from the university. These are students that the university has accepted or admitted for entrance. There is no connotation I’m aware of that the student needs to have accepted the offer.
As far as touring, I would go when it is convenient for your family. If the admitted/accepted days work for you, there is no reason to go earlier. There are mixed opinions as to whether people prefer to go on an accepted/admitted day or on a regular day, but that’s a different question.
The words tend to be used interchangeably and it is the school’s choice. As for attending - it doesn’t matter in general if it isn’t ED then your decision date across the board is by May 1. So start going to the weekends that work for you. You may not even wind up seeing them all. If you find one and your child says it’s this place you may choose to be done with it.
