What happens if your application is deferred?

A deferral means the college wants to review your application again with the regular decision pool of applicants. While it might feel like a rejection, a deferral is not a denial, nor does it mean there was something wrong with your application.

Do deferred applicants get accepted?

An applicant's overall chances are similar after being deferred or waitlisted. About 10% of deferred applicants and about 10% of waitlisted applicants ultimately get in.

Is a deferral basically a rejection?

A rejection means the student was denied admission. However, a deferral means the student's application is still being considered. Being waitlisted, on the other hand, means the student will be admitted if space becomes available.

Do I have a chance if I'm deferred?

Being deferred from college doesn't mean you've been denied acceptance. Being waitlisted means you are on a list reserve because spots are filled. Very selective colleges defer as many as 70-80% of early applicants. If you take important steps, you still have a chance for admissions.

Do you have to reapply if you get deferred?

The admissions office may defer your application if you're not a candidate for early action. In that case, the admissions panel will reevaluate your application with the regular decision applicants. If you're a deferred early action, you don't have to reapply to the school.

What to Do if You Get Deferred

Why do applicants get deferred?

Colleges defer students because they are not ready to make a final decision, may have had a large number of early applications or may expect a large number of applications in the Regular Decision round and want to keep spots open for the right candidates. It does not mean an automatic rejection at all.

Is deferred application good?

This response doesn't necessarily mean your application was successful, but it doesn't mean it was rejected, either. It also doesn't mean anything was wrong with your application. A deferral only indicates that admissions officers need to take a closer look at your application before making a final decision.

How do you increase chances after being deferred?

Do all early applicants get deferred?

Deferral numbers differ from school to school, and many don't make deferral statistics public. At highly selective institutions, it's not unheard of to defer a majority of early applicants, as the early application pool is so competitive and it's hard to reject many well-qualified applicants.

Why do universities defer students?

A deferral decision, just like a waitlist decision in the regular round, can feel confusing to applicants. However what both of these decisions mean is pretty simple – that the university wasn't ready to make a decision about your application, yet.

Is being deferred better than being rejected?

First things first: deferred does not mean rejected. It also doesn't mean waitlisted. It means that your application is being moved to the regular decision applicant pool. In other words, the college wants to wait to see who else will apply before they decide whether or not to accept you.

What does it mean when a decision is deferred?

Quite simply, a deferred decision means that the admissions committee is not ready to make a final decision on your application yet. We traditionally receive about a third of our total applications during the Restrictive Early Action cycle.

How do you respond to a deferral letter?

Don't overwhelm them with letters. One letter (or maybe two) from someone who knows you well is all you need. Additionally, you should also include in your message a statement of why you are so interested in attending that institution and reaffirm your commitment to enroll if admitted.

What happens if you apply Early Decision and get deferred?

Being deferred means they will review your application again during the regular decision round. It would be a good idea to send updated grades as well as a letter reiterating your interest and updating the admissions officers on any new activities, awards, or achievements you'd done.

How often do deferrals turn into acceptances?

There are estimates that colleges will accept between 5-10% of deferred students during regular decision, but it really depends on the school. The more selective the school, the less likely a deferral turns into an acceptance.

Is it better to be waitlisted or deferred?

In general, you can assume that your odds are better if you've been deferred rather than waitlisted. Deferred students are reconsidered during the regular decision round and should have about the same chance as other regular decision applicants.

Can you change your application after being deferred?

You've already submitted your application; you can't go back and change it now. If you were deferred, it just means they're pushing back your admissions decision to a later date, not that they're tossing your application out so you can start over with the Regular Decision group.

Does getting deferred hurt your chances?

Generally, your chances of getting in after getting deferred are on the lower end, especially if you've applied to one of the nation's top colleges. Early decision applicants typically produce strong applications, so at least you know you've given it your best shot.

What is an example of a letter after being deferred?

College of My Dreams is still my dream school, and if accepted off the waitlist, I would happily attend. I would like to take this opportunity to display my continued interest in CMD and update the Admissions Committee on some of my accomplishments since applying.

Can you be waitlisted after being deferred?

If you receive a deferral letter, it means the school will review your application again at a later date and decide to accept, decline, or waitlist you at that time.

What does deferred mean in UCAS?

Deferring simply means delaying. A deferred entry means applying for a course and then taking a year out before starting it. This might be pre-planned, for example if you want to go on a gap year, or you might change your mind during the application.

Can you get rejected from early decision?

You may not apply to more than one college under early decision. If you are not accepted, you will either be rejected or deferred. Rejected applicants may not apply again that year. Deferred applicants will be reconsidered during the regular admission period, and are free to apply to other schools.

Can you get deferred from early decision 2?

If so, how does that work, and what next steps should I take if either of those situations occurs? Yes, it is certainly possible to be either deferred or rejected when applying through Early Decision 2 (ED2).

Is a deferral a soft rejection?

A deferral letter is neither a rejection nor an acceptance.

How do I get accepted after being deferred?

You need to let the school know that it is still your top choice. In your letter of continued interest, express your sustained interest in the institution and reassure the admissions office that you still plan to attend if admitted in the regular round.