What this thread is for / 这个讨论串适合用来做什么
Use this thread when you are stuck on this topic and need quick comparisons, real timelines, or examples from other applicants and students.
如果你现在就卡在这个问题上，想快速对比时间线、学校做法或他人的真实经历，就用这个讨论串。
Add these details / 建议补充这些信息
school, program, whether you also applied for scholarship
what you are trying to do next: visa, payment, dorm, or final enrollment
Quick prompts / 可以直接这样发问
Did pre-admission help you with any next step?
How long did your school take to move from pre-admission to final notice?