Students expecting college decisions next month will feel happy, sad, excited, and stressed, depending on whether they receive a note of admission or rejection. However, a deferral is another potential result many students need help with.
Here’s what being deferred means and how to deal with it:
What does being deferred mean?
Some early submissions are deferred to the regular decision cycle. They are assessed again in the context of the regular applicant pool. As a result, institutions have the chance to evaluate all of the applicants and decide on the best candidates. A deferral also allows students to demonstrate an improvement in grades, particularly if they are completing a demanding course load in their senior year.
Why were you deferred?
A student who applied through early decision or action may have been deferred to the regular round for various reasons. A deferral may occasionally have more to do with the school than it does with the applicant. It sometimes encourages students to contribute additional materials, such as final semester grades. To strengthen their applications during the regular decision phase, applicants can submit more information on recent accomplishments, grade improvements, etc. This is another strategy colleges can implement to ensure they are creating a more diverse class.
What now?
Due to the unique ways in which different universities handle deferral applications, a deferral can be perplexing. If a student is deferred, they must do the following:
- Decide about if the college or university is still your preferred choice.
- Find out what the institution needs from you.
- Write a deferral letter if required.
- Complete the process of regular applications.
How can Rostrum Education help?
Contact us for a free consultation! Our counsellors and experts at Rostrum Education help you make your application stand out. During a deferral, our counsellors will help you submit the required documents within deadlines so your chances of getting in increase.
