<p>I'm throwing this question out there just out of curiosity....out of all the deferred kids from my high school (I believe we have 14 deferred...there may be more), I know of only 1 who isn't submitting it. I told him that it's probably a fatal error b/c submitting the form shows not only the applicant's continued interest in Stanford but also that the applicant is eager to show more of him- or herself to the school. He told me that it wouldn't have been optional if that was the intention.</p>
<p>many people at my school are of the mindset that if they get into their ea school during rd, they won't go now. i think stanford recognizes that some people may feel bitter about the deferral (i know, it's not final...but people do take it to different levels) and allow them to not show 'continued interest.' imho, it's a way of allowing you to decline without withdrawing your application.</p>
<p>it's like [but not at the same importance] as taking many ap's and such. stanford reccomends rigorous courses but doesn't necessarily doesnt require it for consideration of the app. but in the end, who is more likely to get in?</p>
<p>I think it is extremely important to send in the form. There are many qualified students who were deferred from Stanford, and if they don't accept one person they can accept someone with just as amazing stats as him. They are more likely to admit the person who shows a greater interest in Stanford than the person who shows less. I think it comes off as a bit lazy if you don't send it.</p>