Being deferred is tough. I got deferred from two schools that were on my list back in the day and I still remember that "now what" feeling that followed notification. The wait for a decision already felt long and it suddenly got longer. Back then, schools didn't provide you with much information beyond what was in the view book you got in the mail after taking the SAT. Thankfully, we can give deferred students a link in the decision letter that goes to the Defer FAQs page.
If you are a
senior, you have a lot on your plate.
I've read your essays and answered your direct messages on Instagram about feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities, sleep deprivation, and struggles with time management. Try to see that our directions and FAQs are trying to help you manage this process. If we tell you not to worry about
doing something (like writing a "Letter of Continued Interest," which is specifically addressed in the FAQs), take it off your to-do list. It's not going to move the needle. Use your energy elsewhere!
I know there are people out there who will cite the student from another
year who sent all sorts of extras and got admitted. They may be convinced they were
offered admission during Regular Decision because of those extras when
the admission officers were really just looking for those mid-year
grades. Keep it simple. Let the FAQs be your guide.
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