<p>well it's much better than getting outright rejected, at least you still have a chance! </p>
<p>that being said, I'll probably get deferred, I just got my UMID today but not email 4/4... I think my college didn't send my transcript</p>
<p>So anyone care to shed some light on this "bad" deferral letter?</p>
<p>I think the "good" and "bad" deferral letters are just a myth...</p>
<p>I've never heard of someone getting a "bad" one, only the "good"</p>
<p>Okay, well is there anything one can do to increase chances after a deferral, like submitting a new ACT score ?</p>
<p>What about sending letters of recommendations?</p>
<p>not a myth. The difference is that the "Bad" deferral letter will specifically state that they deferred your decision. The good deferral letter does not say the word "defer" at all in the letter.</p>
<p>Does anyone know what % of applicants UM defer? And what % UM reject? I got a "good" defer letter too, but I highly doubt it means anything. </p>
<p>It's kind of sad. The admission officer for my region emailed me a couple of days ago asking for my first term grades. I thought I had some chance because his emails felt so personal, but guess getting your hopes too high ---> :( :(.</p>
<p>Ok, well badkarma, according to that then I had a "bad" deferral letter. And I was admitted about 1 month after being deferred. And my stats were on the above average for deferrals (3.65 UM GPA, 32 ACT, in-state, legacy, amazing ECs). </p>
<p>So I don't exactly think that's very "bad" is it? :S</p>
<p>where are you getting your info badkarma89? and is it to late to send a rec? i haven't received any emails, is this unusual?</p>