<p>OP did NOT meet the deadline… and knowing the stats of some of the EA kids on this forum who have been deferred, I would hope UM would look at those kids first over someone who clearly chose UM as an afterthought when their first choice didn’t work out. Not trying to be rude, but I just am not sure why OP thinks a letter explaining this reason for why their app was late would help? What are your stats and are you in-state or OOS? There is a big difference in being “above their average” and having perfect scores.</p>