<p>I was deferred ED, and now I definitely plan on sending a letter of intent for the RD round. A few questions, though: should I focus on describing what I have added to my ECs/higher test scores? or, should I talk more about how I think Cornell is a great fit for me. How long should the letter be? If someone who was deferred and then accepted could comment on what they wrote, that would be great.</p>
<p>The letter should not be long. It should reiterate your strong interest in Cornell as your first choice school and talk about something significant that adds to what you've already submitted. I am not sure that higher test scores is really what you should focus on. I would say if there is something new in your ECs, that would be good, or perhaps you just want to talk about fit with Cornell. But be specific and not long winded. A few paragraphs, no more than a page is good.</p>
<p>any new leadership positions or new awards should be mentioned too</p>
<p>I agree with Cornell 75, Def send a letter of intent... I sent some when I was wait listed as a high school student and it worked for 2/3 schools i was wait listed at. I wish i could find it.. i would pm it to you .....i remember it went something along the lines of </p>
<p>I am writing this letter to express my genuine interest in attending Cornell University....</p>
<p>next paragraph... i discussed why I believe blank is a great match and the program was inline with my interests and future career goals. How i re-visited the school to decided whether i wanted to stay on the wait list and new it was the perfect fit </p>
<p>Next Paragraph.- I talked about the things i have done since the my app. New leadership positions/ volunteering/ if your grades are good updat them "i am currently maintaining a 3.8 for the semester"</p>
<p>Last paragraph - reiterate interest</p>
<p>Sincerely, </p>
<p>( Blank)
Cornell Hopeful '12</p>
<p>Yeah... I was worried about this as well. It's ok to make a letter of intent right? I heard only applying med. school kids do that. Can you really end it with Cornell Hopeful '12? That would be awesome! :)</p>
<p>Yes, grantortue, it is definitely recommended to do this for kids who have been deferred. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. But be sure to make it personal and specific--the admissions reps will likely receive a lot of letters that are all very general about how much someone is interested in Cornell, but it is the why that might set you apart.</p>
<p>right, thanks!</p>
<p>I posted this a few weeks ago... you may find it useful.
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/5102921-post20.html%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/5102921-post20.html</a></p>