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IvyWise What to Do if You've Been Deferred

What to Do if You’ve Been Deferred

Getting deferred from your top-choice school can be disappointing, but don’t despair! There are a number of steps that students can take after a deferral to improve their admission chances in the regular round.

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IvyWise How College Admissions Decisions Are Made and What to Do Next

How College Admissions Decisions Are Made and What to Do Next

IvyWise counselors Victoria and Christine break down the college admissions rubric and discuss examples of different hard and soft factors that admissions officers evaluate on the Just Admit It! college admissions podcast, giving listeners expert insight from former admissions officers.

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IvyWise Getting Deferred: Why It Happens and What to Do Next

Getting Deferred: Why It Happens and What to Do Next

While it is disappointing not to have an acceptance in hand, a deferral does not mean that you’re out of the admissions race! In fact, a deferral should be considered a second chance to highlight your strengths and what you have accomplished during your senior year.

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So You Got Deferred — Now What?

As early application decisions are released this December, some students may encounter a strange outcome that isn’t as clear-cut as an acceptance or denial — a deferral. This can be a confusing end result after working so hard on your early application, but luckily there’s a lot you can do to understand exactly what a deferral means and how to improve your chances of admission.

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IvyWise Understanding the Facts About Deferrals

Understanding the Facts About Deferrals

For students expecting early decisions, it’s easy to imagine how they’ll react to their admissions outcomes — whether it’s an acceptance or a rejection. But there’s another possibility on the table that many students forget to prepare for: a deferral.

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