<p>Hi, I just got deferred from my ED college. I heard that students should send an update letter to notify them of new achievements and reassure that the school still remains my top choice.</p>
<p>I don't really have any outstanding NEW achievements since October. The only thing is probably maintaining my 97 average senior year, while taking the toughest courseload my school offers.</p>
<p>My GC told me to send an email immediately. However, many on here say to wait till January/February.
When should I send one? I was thinking of sending a really concise letter now, and then another one at the end of January.</p>
<p>1) The admission committee just finished reading your application
2) You really don’t have any “significant” improvement since you submitted your ED application
3) Give yourself some time to think over and calm before sending any official mail or document.</p>
<p>I know getting deferred sucks (I got deferred from Harvard last year :)) ) but right now, you need to forget about it and move on until next February. Good luck on your college application. </p>
<p>@bigred19: I suggest you not send one, unless it has relevant, important and new information. While I agree one with no pertinent content will reaffirm your ardent interest, it will also squander an admissions official’s time . . . and during an extraordinarily busy period. That obviously risks his feeling you’re thoughtless and a pest (those words are doubtless too strong, but you get the idea). I’m not sure that’s wise for a deferred applicant. </p>