<p>My son is an example that it IS possible to get accepted after deferrals and waitlists. Don’t give up if a deferral or waitlist happens to you and a school is still your top choice, but as the article implies make sure you have other options you can be happy with just in case it does not work out. As the article suggests, take a look at the percentages of deferrals that become acceptances so you can see if you have a realistic shot or whether it might be time to move on. Having said that, my son ended up at a school that had not accepted anyone off the waitlist for the last 2 or 3 years but did last year so things can change with some schools.The do’s and don’t sections in the article had some good suggestions . Good luck to anyone out there who has been deferred!</p>