Increasing Chances after being Deferred

Applying to College
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<p>I was deferred from Northeastern. It's one of my top choices, so, I was wondering if anyone knew what I could do to increase my chances of getting in?</p>

<p>Maybe write another essay or something? I applied undecided and my essay was related to that...but I'm not undecided anymore so maybe I should let them know about that? What do you think?</p>

<p>Here are my stats, briefly...
Rank: Top 10%
Overall GPA: 3.8/95
SAT: 1910
SAT US History: 710
SAT Literature: 700
ACT: 30
Seniors APs/Honors: Honors French, University Spanish, AP Macro, AP English - full sched., no study halls
Extracurriculars: National Honor Society, School Newspaper, Hospital Volunteer, Horseback riding, Ski instructor (certified), work 2 jobs, 300+ community service hours</p>

<p>Your advice is appreciate! Thanks so much.</p>

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<p>Let them know you are no longer undecided; NEU has a bad habit of deferring undecided applicants who are otherwise qualified…ridiculous, but seems to hold true</p>

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<p>Talking to other deferred applications, I sensed that. Maybe it’s because they’re so big on the Co-Op program. Do you think I should let them know via e-mail or write another essay?</p>

<p>Thanks so much.</p>

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<p>No idea specifically; maybe both…or even a phone call is in order?</p>

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<p>That’s true—it might have more of an impact than an e-mail. Thanks again.</p>