<p>Is it possible to be deferred then get a likely letter? I know it will be a very small chance, but I am curious to know. My friend was deferred ED, which was a shock to everyone, and a few of his teachers wrote a bunch of letters on his behalf or something, and I would be curious to know if it is possible for him to then get a likely.</p>
<p>It's unlikely for anyone to get a likely letter. Likely letters are generally reserved only for special applicants that the school really really wants (URM's, women engineers, athletes, etc.). The vast majority of acceptees will not get one which is why I don't understand the preoccupation with likely letters on this board. The fact your friend got deferred the first time shows that he simply wasn't that desirable. He may still get in but he won't get a likely letter.</p>
<p>"your friend got deferred the first time shows that he simply wasn't that desirable"</p>
<p>I agree one hundred percent. Likely letters go out to to those that the school really desires to have on their campus.</p>
<p>Yep, likely letters are rare circumstances. Lots of really exceptional people are accepted to Cornell, or any other school for that matter, and never get likely letters.</p>
It is still possible. In fact, one of my friend’s daughter got deferred by Cornell Univ. Engineer school at first, then got the likely email after she submitted much improved grades sheet (at first GPA was 3.75, Weight GPA 4.6, but then straight A for the Senior 1st semester), mentioned in a letter that she got a scholarship from another very good school but said Cornell is still her top choice. Good luck!!