<p>Does anyone know how many candidates who are deferred in the early decision round eventually get accepted at Midd? I know certain schools like Dartmouth accept a very low number of deferred applicants, but at Midd it seems to be higher (anecdotal evidence). Thanks!</p>
<p>According to what’s posted on their websites under Common Data Sets, I’d say they were pretty similar. </p>
<p>2008-2009 Common Data Set Middlebury
Is your waiting list ranked? No
Number of qualified applicants offered a placed on waiting list? 1812
Number accepting a place on the waiting list? 831
Number of wait-listed students admitted? 49</p>
<p>2008-2009 Common Data Set Dartmouth
Is your waiting list ranked? No Answer Shown
Number of qualified applicants offered a placed on waiting list? 1569
Number accepting a place on the waiting list? 883
Number of wait-listed students admitted? 41</p>
<p>Thanks for the info but I am specifically wondering if I apply ED and am deferred, what are my chances in the RD round? (I wasn’t asking about the waiting list - I know those chances are slim!) Does anyone know how many ED apps are deferred vs. rejected? And how many ED apps that are deferred are later accepted in RD?</p>
<p>Wow… my mistake. I cant believe how badly I comprehended that one! So sorry. I guess your best bet is to ask admissions. I was reading about a new/expanded program in admissions that involves a cohort of students to interview/answer questions, etc. There is no fault in asking the question as far as I can see EXCEPT if it comes from a parent. My guess is they will give you a rather cryptic answer because it is never to their advantage to discourage applications in general, not to mention it’s probably hard to put a static number on that. However, it is also not in their best interests to keep a bunch of applications around that in all likelihood would never make to the acceptance pile or at least have a decent chance at it. So while it used to be that schools might have used “deferred” as a more gentle blow to expectations when it came to a kid’s dream school (as ED applications should be from those honestly believe the school to be their first pick), seems to me that now they prefer students have a chance to move on. But my advice for ED applications follows only one general rule: Don’t apply ED solely for bettering your odds. If it’s not your dream school and you are accepted, you will always wonder, “what if?” Life is short, but it’s not that short. :)</p>