<p>Was your early decision application deferred? Is Vassar still your first choice?</p>
<p>My D was deferred in ED1. Still her first choice. No clue how many were deferred or how many deferred they will take in RD. Agonizing for her.</p>
<p>The important thing about being ED on a deferred list is that Vassar knows you really want to go there and that they are not just another college on your student’s list.</p>
<p>Keep sending them notes on senior year accomplishments. If an alum really knows your student and can attest to qualities and interest it doesn’t hurt for them to send a letter - but don’t stuff the file.</p>
<p>Focus on the other wonderful options and who knows. My daughter was deferred and waitlisted and is now a very happy Vassar student.</p>