Deferred from your dream school? Here is what you should do.
If a student is deferred from a college, it means that the admissions committee has decided to postpone making a final decision on their application. Being deferred does not mean that the student has been rejected, but rather that the admissions committee needs more time to consider the application in the context of the larger applicant pool.
If you have been deferred from a college, there are a few things you can do to increase your chances of being accepted:
Follow up with the admissions office: Reach out to the admissions office to express your continued interest in the college and ask if there is anything you can do to strengthen your application.
Submit new information: If you have achieved any significant academic or extracurricular accomplishments since you submitted your application, submit this new information to the college. This could include updated grades, new test scores, or additional awards or achievements.
Write a letter of continued interest: Write a letter to the admissions committee expressing your continued interest in the college and highlighting any new information or accomplishments since you submitted your application.
Be patient: While the wait is difficult, limiting your contacts with the college and displaying patience communicates maturity, professionalism, and respect for their time. Too many contacts raises red flags to the office.
Remember, being deferred from a college is not the end of the road. Keep working hard, stay positive, and continue to show your interest in the college. With a little bit of luck and perseverance, you may still be accepted.
