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 or Early Action by Michigan 2025-2026
Let’s be real: this probably isn’t the outcome you were dreaming of. You hit submit on your Michigan application, feeling hopeful and maybe even optimistic, but now you don’t even have a solid answer. It’s not a rejection, but it’s definitely not the early “yes” you were hoping to celebrate. It’s okay to be frustrated. Let yourself feel that for a second. Then, when you’re ready, we’ll help you move forward with purpose.
Deferred Early Decision by Barnard 2025-2026
We know, getting deferred from your top-choice school stings. You gave everything to your Barnard ED application, hit submit, and hoped for a win. And now? You’re in limbo. It’s not a no, but it’s not a yes either. You’re stuck in the “maybe” zone, which is hard. But before you spiral, let’s pause. Take a breath. This isn’t a rejection – it’s a delay. A deferral just means they need more time to decide. You still have a shot.
Deferred Restricted Early Action by Stanford 2025-2026
Getting deferred from Stanford stings. You set your sights on one of the most selective universities in the world, poured time and energy into your application, hit submit… and now you’re sitting here. It’s not a no, but it’s definitely not a yes, and that’s disappointing. It’s disorienting! But, good news, you’re still under consideration, and there are concrete next steps you can take to give yourself the best shot possible and set yourself up for success no matter what happens.
Deferred Early Decision by Brown 2025-2026
We know getting deferred stings. You set your sights on Brown, and now… well, now you’re in limbo. First, take a breath. You’re allowed to be disappointed. A deferral doesn’t feel great, but it also isn’t a no. It’s a not yet. And that means you still have work to do (but luckily, we’re here to help you figure out exactly what that looks like).
Deferred Restricted Early Action by MIT 2025-2026
Getting deferred from MIT stings – no way around it. You aimed for the stars, spent weeks (maybe months) putting your application together, hit submit… and now you’re in limbo. It’s disappointing. It’s confusing. And yes, it’s deeply frustrating. But a deferral doesn’t mean it’s over. MIT didn’t close the door, and you still have a few things in your control. So take a breath. Eat a snack. Let yourself feel bummed for a minute. And then, remember this: you’re still in the game.
Deferred Restricted Early Action by Yale 2025-2026
Getting deferred from Yale hurts, there’s no sugarcoating it. You put in the effort, told your story, hit submit, and hoped for the best. And now? You’re stuck in the “maybe” zone. It’s confusing. It’s frustrating. And it’s okay to be disappointed. But remember! Yale didn’t shut the door. You’re still in the running, and that matters.
Deferred Single Choice Early Action by Princeton 2025-2026
It’s not the decision you were hoping for. You poured time and energy into your Princeton ED application, clicked submit, and crossed your fingers. Now, instead of a yes or no, you’re stuck in the middle: deferred. It’s a frustrating place to be, but it’s not a dead end. A deferral means they’re not finished considering you. You’re still in the running.
Deferred Early Decision by Penn 2025-2026
Being deferred from Penn is a gut punch. You spent months building an application that showcased your academic strengths, your personal growth, and why you saw yourself thriving on their campus. You hit submit with hope, and now you're left in limbo. It’s disappointing. But a deferral isn’t the end, it’s a pause. Penn hasn’t closed the door. In fact, they’re still considering you!
Deferred Restricted Early Action by Harvard 2025-2026
Getting deferred from Harvard hurts. You aimed high, put your heart into the application, and now you’re in a holding pattern. It’s frustrating, confusing, and yeah, it stings. But take a breath. A deferral isn’t a no! it’s a “not yet.” And that means the door is still open and there are things you can control in this process.
Deferred Early Decision by UChicago 2025-2026
It’s tough news. You put your heart into your UChicago ED application, hit submit, and waited with hope. But now you’re stuck in that frustrating in-between: deferred. It’s not the outcome you wanted, but it’s also not the end of the road. A deferral is a pause, not a rejection. So take a breath. You’ve still got options, and you’ve still got agency in this process.
Deferred Early Decision by Dartmouth 2025-2026
Oof. We know this one stings. You spent weeks (maybe months) pouring your energy into your Dartmouth ED application. You hit submit, envisioned yourself bundled up on the Green, and now, you feel stuck or lost. Not rejected, but not accepted either, just hanging in that awkward “maybe” space. It’s frustrating, it’s disorienting, and yeah, it’s a little heartbreaking. So first, take a deep breath. A deferral isn’t the end – it’s a second chance and an opportunity to regroup.
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.
Deferred Early Decision by Columbia 2025-2026
We know, getting deferred from your dream school is a gut punch. You poured your energy into your Columbia application, hit submit, and now you’re stuck in the gray zone of “maybe.” It’s frustrating, it’s confusing, and yeah, it stings. But before you spiral, take a second. Breathe. A deferral isn’t a no. It’s a hold. A “not right now, but maybe soon.” And that means your shot isn’t over yet!
Deferred Early Decision by Wesleyan University 2024-2025
Getting deferred is a bummer. Applying to Wesleyan early took time and effort, and this can feel like a major setback. However, try to see the silver lining here: you weren’t rejected. Make no mistake, Wesleyan’s admissions office is still seriously considering your application. And you still have time to get in. It might just take a little work.
Deferred by Vassar Early Decision 2024-2025
If you applied to Vassar Early Decision, you were probably expecting to get in. That is sort of the point of applying ED to a competitive, but not supremely so, school. The acceptance rate is high enough that strong students approach it with confidence, and since it’s Early Decision the admissions office at the college knows that you are a serious applicant. Every year, though, most students who apply ED don’t get in. That is sort of obvious, we know, but it may not feel that way when you are deciding to ED, or even more so when you are on the receiving end of a deferral.
Deferred by Wellesley Early Decision 2024-2025
You applied to Wellesley Early Decision, and this wasn’t the plan. You were going to get in, or you weren’t. Getting in was definitely the plan, but if you didn’t at least you’d know where you stand. A rejection can feel like an ok thing compared to a deferral, at least in the immediate moment of receiving it. Let’s get real, though. A deferral is disappointing, but it’s also much better than a rejection. In this post, we’ll break down what you need to do to increase your chances of turning a deferral into an offer of admission. At the same time, we’ll outline other other important steps you need to be taking to ensure that your entire college experience is a success.
Deferred Early Decision by Rice 2024-2025
We aren’t going to lie; getting deferred by Rice isn’t ideal. You took all the time and effort to apply to Rice during early decision, and a deferral certainly feels like a massive setback. While no one wants to get deferred, there is a silver lining here. You weren’t rejected, and let us say in no uncertain terms, if you weren’t a Rice-level candidate, you would have been. They are still seriously considering your application and may even accept you in the regular decision round. However, there are a couple of steps you have to take if you want to maximize your chances of that happening.
Deferred Early Decision by Bowdoin 2024-2025
Over the past decade, Bowdoin has transformed in the American imagination from an exceptional, unique, but very out of the way small liberal arts school to one of the most popular colleges in the country. What Bowdoin is, in truth, hasn’t change at all. It’s the same school is has been for a long time because the college is true to its mission. Public perception, though, has skyrocketed. As a result, the acceptance rate has plummeted, dropping nearly 20% over the past 20 years. The acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 was only , a record low.
Deferred Early Decision by Boston University (BU) 2024-2025
BU has become crazy competitive in the last few years – for the 2024 admissions cycle, they had an 11% acceptance rate. They, like many other schools, have kept their test-optional policy, which in turn has increased the number of students applying. Their ED acceptance is a little higher, at 26%, but that still left a little over 5k students with either a deferral or a rejection. And if you’re here, you’re a part of the deferred camp. We have some good news for you: you get another shot.