I was deferred today (3.65/4.0 at my school UW, 3.85 UM GPA, 32 ACT) as expected today, OOS from MA. While expected, of course it was disappointing since Michigan is my first choice. While I know a deferral from UM isn’t a total death sentence, I’m worried because my first semester grades are going to be kind of ugly. I have been hospitalized for the last 2 weeks (and likely have another 2 to go) for a mental health condition, meaning I’ve been out of school for a while and will be entering back sometime in January. I will be working out something with my teachers (2 APs, all honors courses) through my school to make up the work. While I haven’t worked it all out yet, I might be dropping an elective science class, dropping down in math, or taking some classes Pass/Fail—don’t know quite yet, just know that these are some of my options once I get back. My first quarter grades were fine, but obviously my second quarter grades are going to be a different story. My guidance counselor can/will probably write a letter explaining the circumstances, but what affect might this have on my chances of that deferral turning into an acceptance?
Thanks in advance, and congrats to all the accepted!!