<p>Ghostbuster, I do think you have some valid points. My son was not only deferred ED last year at a school but then went on to be waitlisted in the regular decision round. He only applied to 3 schools and was also deferred EA by another school and then waitlisted by that school as well. He ended up getting off both waitlists but it was a rough few months. Reading the article was interesting because I thought in both deferral cases he probably just missed being admitted. I think there may very well have been someone advocating for him but it just didn’t get him beyond a waitlist. They wouldn’t admit him but didn’t want to let him loose either! He was an Eagle Scout, all state in sports,etc.-had over 100 points above one schools’ average SAT in one case and over 200 points above the average in the other. AP scholar with distinction. However, had a lower SAT than they wanted. He made Dean’s list this first semester with a very hard courseload so I do hope the school will be happy they finally ended up admitting him! I agree that with some kids currently applying to SO many schools, it makes it tougher for the kids that have clear choices.</p>