Does anyone have a template/suggestions on how to do a deferred applicant update?
For the deferred application update, you should make it like an essay, sort of. Talk about why you want to go to Columbia, and also make sure to talk about any critical updates in your life since December. Make sure to send in your mid-year grades and if you have a new SAT score, let them know about it as well in the letter. That’s it really. It’s supposed to be around 1 to 1.5 pages.
I’m assuming you are deferred, and I am too. As part of my deferral “package,” I sent in an essay that I won an award on, and then I’m going to send in an update letter this week when I get my new SAT score and mid-year grade report.
@ilovethecity great tips! thank you for you help. and yes I was sadly deferred, but still going to try for this round! Best wishes