In plain English
This is the institution’s formal notice that it wants the applicant to join as a student. It comes from the school, college, or university and tells the applicant that a place is being offered.
In context
Here, “offer of admission” names the official communication saying that the applicant is being offered a place as a student.
- Situation
- Applying for admission, scholarships, financial aid, and following decision status
- What it communicates
- names the formal admission offer in the message
Meaning limits
The term itself does not specify the format or exact wording of that official communication.
Examples
“He celebrated only after the university's offer of admission arrived, not when a lecturer said he was likely to get in.”
“She kept the offer of admission on her desk while she discussed her plans with her family.”