Ohio State deferral

My son applied mid Oct into the business program from OOS.
31ACT; 3.7GPA with many activities, leadership roles, honors & AP classes. (dont do class rank, but likely top 20-25%). Wondering what history of admissions vs rejections is with deferrals; esp with business program. Its his top choice at moment…
Also, hope there’s still a chance for merit $ if accepted :frowning:
Any insight or advice appreciated.

failed to mention he was deferred

32ACT not 31- oops.

While I can’t speak to likelihood of admission for someone deferred from early round, realistically I think it will be unlikely that any merit aid will be left for students admittted in Regular decision round.