Any disadvantage to a spring 2017 start?

DigitalVeer
Thu, 24 Mar 2016 02:05:35 +0000

U Pitt has put waitlisted me, with the opportunity to have guaranteed admission in Spring 2017.
What exactly does this mean?
Does it mean I will be like every other student, but just starting a bit later?
Can someone please let me in on the pros/cons of this if any?