Hold?

homerun1992 · 02-22-2011, 05:24 PM

Does anybody know what "hold" means under the decision column in TU Portal? It looks as follows:

Admission Term: 2011 Fall
Admission Type: Standard
Application Status: Complete Ready for Review
Decision: Hold
Current Program
Bachelor of Arts
Level: Undergraduate
Program: Journalism
Catalog Term: 2011 Fall
College: Communications & Theater
Campus: Main Campus
Major: Journalism

I have heard they often want to see senior grades. Should I send them? My GPA is 3.5, but my SAT is low (M-500, C-510, W-610). I am very worried because I know housing can be limited.

I have a 3.551 with all A's and B's in a very rigorous course load (3 AP's and and the rest are honors) in my first semester of senior year. I sent in my transcript and SAT scores on , submitted the application, and paid the fee on October 10th, but they initally lost my transcript. I sent another one and they didn't update my TUportal until December 15th. What should I do? Thanks.

Kelly92 · 02-22-2011, 08:41 PM

They can't make a decision at the moment so they put your application to the side.

osrzly · 02-27-2011, 03:03 PM

I was wondering the exact same thing because this is what mine says too.
Is "hold" the same thing as waitlisted or are they two different things?

charlieschm · 02-27-2011, 09:42 PM

I'd guess it means hold for an additional review.

tmi181 · 02-28-2011, 04:31 PM

I was put on hold too! I have about a 3.4-3.6 GPA, I got a 1660 on my SATs (M:510 W: 610 CR: 540). I have taken Honors & CP. No On Level or AP though. My dad emailed Temple & they said that "hold" means they're taking a 2nd look at your application. Temple also recommends sending them updated grades if you're on hold. So I sent them my Fall grades (which were amazing [all As!]). All I can say is be patient! Your GPA is great & your SAT isn't too bad so you have a good chance of being accepted (:

edfczp · 03-16-2012, 12:11 AM

I got put on hold too. Does anyone know when the final decision will be made by?

1NonTradStudent · 03-16-2012, 10:06 AM

Mine said the same thing. Last month, I had a few problems with my application....wrong major, wrong name for the CC I'm transferring from, and it was holding for HS transcripts they I really didn't have to send in. I had to call to get all of this fixed.

Then I checked yesterday and I got in! Best congratulations out of any of the school website's I've been admitted to so far.