Finding out you’ve been deferred by Middlebury after submitting your Early Decision application can be a real gut punch. You worked hard. You carefully revised every essay. You envisioned life on that Vermont campus. And now you’re stuck in the middle: not accepted, not denied, just waiting. But remember, Middlebury didn’t shut the door. You’re still in the running.
Deferred Early Decision by Johns Hopkins 2025-2026
This one hurts. You spent so much time crafting your Early Decision application to Johns Hopkins, drafting essays, triple-checking the activities list, and imagining your future in Baltimore, only to find yourself in admissions purgatory. It’s not a yes, but it’s not a no – it’s just... deferred. It’s a strange, uncomfortable middle ground, and if you’re feeling deflated or disoriented, that’s entirely valid.
Deferred Early Decision by Boston College 2025-2026
Let’s not sugarcoat it, being deferred isn’t the outcome you’d hoped for. You put your heart into that Boston College ED application, hit submit, and crossed your fingers for a yes. Instead, you landed in the uncomfortable purgatory of “not yet.” And that feeling is totally valid. So take a moment, feel your feelings, grab your favorite snack, or rewatch your comfort show. When you're ready, let’s regroup.
Deferred Early Decision by Carnegie Mellon 2025-2026
Getting deferred stings. You worked hard on your Carnegie Mellon ED application, poured energy into every section, and hit submit with hope. And now, instead of a yes or no, you’re in the maybe zone. It’s not what you were hoping for, but it’s also not the end. A deferral doesn’t mean rejection; it means “hold tight.” And that gives you a chance to regroup and make a strong second impression!
Deferred Early Decision by Amherst 2025-2026
Getting deferred from Amherst isn’t easy to hear – especially after everything you put into that application. You wrote, edited, revised, and hit submit, imagining what life might look like on the First-Year Quad. Now you’re sitting in limbo. Not accepted. Not rejected. Just… waiting. It’s confusing, frustrating, and yes, disappointing. But here’s the thing: Amherst didn’t say no. You’re still being considered. And that counts.
Deferred Early Decision by Boston University 2025-2026
We get it, hearing “deferred” from BU stings. You poured your time, energy, and hope into crafting an application that showed why you belonged in Boston. You clicked submit dreaming of a clear yes, and instead, you landed in limbo. It's easy to feel like this is a rejection in disguise. But it’s not. BU didn’t close the door – they said, “hold on, we need a little more time!” And that means you’ve still got a shot.
Deferred Early Action by Georgetown 2025-2026
We know, getting deferred from Georgetown stings. You poured your energy into that application, hit submit with hope, and now you're stuck in limbo. It’s confusing, it’s frustrating, and it’s totally valid to feel let down. But here’s the thing: a deferral is not the end. It’s a pause, not a period! And there are still aspects of this process you can control.
Deferred Early Decision by Duke 2025-2026
Let’s be honest: a deferral isn’t what you were hoping for. You shot your shot with Duke, and now you're in the uneasy limbo of “maybe later.” It’s not a no, but it’s definitely not the early and easy “yes” you envisioned. If you’re feeling disappointed, that’s completely fair. Take a moment. Be mad. Be sad. Eat your favorite snack. Then, when you’re ready, let’s talk about where to go from here.
Deferred Early Decision by Cornell 2025-2026
We know – getting deferred from Cornell hurts. You spent months building an application that showed off your strengths, your passions, and why you belong in Ithaca. You hit submit hoping for a yes, and instead you got… not yet. And that can feel like rejection. But a deferral isn’t a no. It’s Cornell saying, “We’re still thinking about you.” You’re still in the running, and that means there’s still time to strengthen your application and remind them why you’re such a strong fit.
What to Do if You've Been Waitlisted by Notre Dame 2025
Notre Dame is a fantastic school, with a robust culture and great programs in engineering, business, and the humanities. If you’ve been waitlisted by ND, we’re sure this was not the outcome you were hoping for, but that doesn’t mean you’re done for. Take some time to have the feelings we’re pretty sure you’re having, but then come back here for some action items.
What to Do if You've Been Waitlisted by Georgetown University 2025
What to Do if You've Been Waitlisted by Vanderbilt 2025
Waitlist decisions are, as a rule, not good news. They aren’t the worst news you can get from a college, which would be a rejection, but if you’re reading this post you are either disappointed by a waitlist decision from Vanderbilt or trying to plan ahead just in case the next time you open up your email you have a waitlist decision waiting for you. In this post, we’ll prepare you for what comes next, and how to improve your chances of getting into Vanderbilt off of the waitlist.
What to Do if You've Been Waitlisted by Carnegie Mellon 2025
Carnegie Mellon (CMU) is an amazing STEM school with a reputation for being innovative, friendly, and full of motivated students. Getting waitlisted from a school that awesome is hard, and we’re sure you’re feeling bummed about it. While that’s totally valid, and we encourage you to take a few days to process, we want you to know you’re not out of the game yet.
What to Do if You've Been Waitlisted by The University of Virginia 2025
What to Do if You've Been Waitlisted by the University of Michigan 2025
If you were waitlisted by Mich, that’s disappointing — but it shouldn’t be devastating. The University of Michigan is now one of the most sought after state-school acceptances in the country, and for good reason. The university is fabulous, and widely respected. As a state school, they highly prioritize in-state students and so the acceptance statistics for Mich are pretty misleading if you are from outside of the state of Michigan. It’s been reported that the in-state acceptance rate for Mich is as high as 40%, while the published overall acceptance rate for the Fall of 2023 was , which tells us that the out-of-state acceptance rate is much lower than that. So, it’s hard to get into Mich. It’s easier to get onto the waitlist. That same year, for first years beginning in the fall of 2023, they offered a spot on the waitlist to more than 30% of applicants. That’s pretty crazy.
What to Do if You've Been Waitlisted by New York University (NYU) 2025
We get it – your Big City Big Dreams moment has been waitlisted, and you’re feeling bummed out. NYU has gotten increasingly competitive over the last decade and shows no signs of slowing down, and the increased demand means less spots for tons of deserving kids. Getting waitlisted doesn’t mean you’re out of contention, and there are things you can do to to help you get off the waitlist and into Washington Square Park.
What to Do if You've Been Waitlisted by The University of Chicago 2025
If you are reading this, you were either waitlisted by the University of Chicago or are very committed to planning ahead. Either way, we’ve got you. In this post, we’ll give you the tools you need to charge a successful future in college, with or without the University of Chicago — but hopefully with if you play the waitlist right.
What to Do if You've Been Waitlisted by The University of Texas at Austin 2025
The University of Texas at Austin, or UT Austin, has become an extremely popular university for students around the country, and globally, not simply in Texas. As a Texas state school, though, the university prioritizes applicants who are residents of the state. As a result, there are far more applicants, and especially out-of-state applicants, than UT Austin can admit. In this post, we’re going to break down what you need to do if you recently received a waitlist offer from UT Austin, and what else you need to do to close out your college admissions experience strong.
What to Do if You've Been Waitlisted by Penn 2025
What to Do if You've Been Waitlisted by Brown 2025
If you are reading this, you were probably waitlisted by Brown. Receiving a waitlist decision is a bummer, but it’s also a situation you can make the most off. Whereas a rejection is a closed door, being offered a spot on a waiting list is more like being stopped right before the threshold. You aren’t through, and you may never get through, but the chance is still there. The key, of course, is to not leave it up to chance.