{"id":1298,"date":"2022-11-09T04:56:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T04:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solomonadmissions.com\/?p=1298"},"modified":"2026-01-22T08:16:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:16:56","slug":"increase-college-chances-after-deferral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solomonadmissions.com\/in\/post\/increase-college-chances-after-deferral\/","title":{"rendered":"How to increase college acceptance chances after deferred admission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You were hoping for a \u201cYes,\u201d but you got a \u201cMaybe?\u201d. You\u2019ve been deferred in the college admissions process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While many students are disheartened after receiving a deferral result from their early schools, there are some actions you should\u2013 and must\u2013 take if you\u2019d like the college to continue to consider your application.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Write a letter of continued interest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the single most important thing to do once you are deferred. A letter of continued interest is imperative in letting the school know you would still like to be considered for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, this should be the only additional piece of information you’re sending the school unless they ask for an additional essay if deferred. This letter needs to differentiate you from other students and show why you specifically are a perfect fit for the school. At Solomon, our ivy league admissions consultants work closely with you to craft the perfect letter of continued interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The absence of a letter usually leads the university to believe that you are more interested in other schools and are not as committed to them as you once were. Below are some deferral letter suggestions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who?<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your letter should be addressed to your regional college admissions counselor (usually found on the website), or the dean and general admissions committee if you are unable to find a specific name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your letter should highlight the following points and answer the below questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n