What is a Prospective Student in the context of College Admissions?

[steve smith]

Hi all, I keep hearing the term and want to clarify—what is a prospective student? Does it mean someone who has applied or just interested in a school?

 

[nishamehta]

A prospective student is someone considering or planning to apply to a college or university. They may be researching schools, attending campus tours, or requesting information. In the admissions process, prospective students have not yet applied or been accepted but show interest in becoming part of the institution’s student body.

 

[Mayank singh]

A prospective student is someone who is considering or planning to apply to a college or university. They may research programs, visit campuses, attend info sessions, and explore admission requirements before officially submitting an application.