How to better my application after being defered?

[IHTFP77]

<p>Can deferred students submit a supplementary recommendation for the RA round? My professor at the college I'm dual-enrolled at said I was one of the best students of his career and offered to write me a recommendation without me even asking. Would this rec even help me as he doesn't know me well personally and it would be purely academic in nature?</p>

<p>Also what's the word limit in the update section of the midyear report if I want to strengthen some of the weaknesses in my application?</p>

<p>Thanks to all who respond and congrats to those accepted today.</p>

[lidusha]

<p>I don’t think there’s a word limit, but I would avoid rewriting your essays. The update section is actually for updates.</p>

<p>A recommendation letter from a college professor could definitely help you. You should try to get to know him personally at least a little–try hanging out after class sometimes and just talking.</p>

[cheerioswithmilk]

<p>I read the blog post for the mid-year report from last year, and I believe the word limit is 250 words.</p>

[Felicidad]

<p>I don’t remember a word limit on the mid-year report. Regardless, it can be a useful addition to your RD app.</p>

<p>DO: Update the admissions staff on what you’ve been up to (NEW projects, developments in existing projects, leadership positions, hobbies, life events, awards, etc.)
DON’T: Restate your application </p>

<p>DO: Show your personality (be honest! crack a few jokes if you know 'em!)
DON’T: Say what you think the admissions staff “wants” to hear (I’m awesome and academically talented and stuff)</p>

<p>DO: Keep a positive attitude
DON’T: Start hating MIT D:</p>

<p>And no matter what happens, anyone who was deferred from MIT is an impressive young adult. You have the potential to do great things anywhere you go to school.</p>

[cheerioswithmilk]

<p>This is from last year’s blog post:</p>

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The Midyear Updates form is a simple text box, similar to a free response box from the Part 2. This is the best place for any updates you have since submitting your application, or anything you want us to know about that you haven’t already mentioned. Feel free to write in bullet points or more casual language. We’re really not looking for another essay here. The Midyear Update has a maximum of 250 words.

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<p>Not sure it it’s changed or anything, but I guess that might be something to keep in mind if you were looking to write a detailed autobiography of the last three months.</p>

<p>Good advice, Felicidad!</p>

[IHTFP77]

<p>If I do ask my professor for a recommendation should I check to EA or RA box?</p>

<p>Thanks to all who responded and I do have a positive piece of wisdom I’ve (re)learned in the past few months that I think counts as a update.</p>

[lidusha]

<p>I don’t think it matters, since there’s only RD left. It won’t affect how your application is sorted. I would check RD.</p>

[Avocet]

<p>Felicidad - love your second point.</p>