<p>I was deferred from Northeastern. It's one of my top choices, so, I was wondering if anyone knew what I could do to increase my chances of getting in?</p>
<p>Maybe write another essay or something? I applied undecided and my essay was related to that...but I'm not undecided anymore so maybe I should let them know about that? What do you think?</p>
<p>Here are my stats, briefly...
Rank: Top 10%
Overall GPA: 3.8/95
SAT: 1910
SAT US History: 710
SAT Literature: 700
ACT: 30
Seniors APs/Honors: Honors French, University Spanish, AP Macro, AP English - full sched., no study halls
Extracurriculars: National Honor Society, School Newspaper, Hospital Volunteer, Horseback riding, Ski instructor (certified), work 2 jobs, 300+ community service hours</p>
<p>I was deferred as well, I have similar stats to yours. What I was told is that with the sudden influx of so many applications, NE tried to accept more students for EA that they felt were a match with the school and would be more likely to go there. With stats like ours, which exceed credentials, they didn’t want to “waste an acceptance” so to speak, when there’s a decent chance we’d get into a better school and go there. So, what I did, since NE is a top choice for myself as well, is I wrote them a short letter (1 pg) just showing my continued interest in the school and flat out stating that they are my first choice. I also talked about why I was interested in the school, and also talked about any recent academic or personal accomplishments that had happened. You don’t want to go on and on and bore them, but you want to maybe include a little something that they couldn’t know about you from your Common App. I was told by my counselor, who read over the letter, that it definitely cannot hurt your chances by sending it in, and if they’re on the fence about you it could also push them over towards accepting you. So, maybe try that?</p>
<p>i do not believe this is a case of you being “too good” for the school. Its just that you applied undecided. They can only fill so many spots of students that are undecided so you have to be at the very top of all the applicants that apply undecided. declare a major and i will guarantee you get in unless you have a criminal background or something lol.</p>
<p>I’ve heard that being undeclared hurts you when you first apply, but helps you when you’re on the wait list. Don’t know how true it is, but something to consider.</p>
<p>Yes, undecided is the most competitive major. That is probably why you were deferred. I would definitely write them and request to change the major you are being considered for. If it appears you are switching to a less competitive major just to get in, and will change back to undecided once admitted, they are not likely to consider you. Tell them how and why you are switching. And email directly to your regional admissions counselor, don’t just send a general letter.</p>