Hello everyone,
I have a question regarding a deferral from a top school after the early round.
Would sending an email to the admissions office now, in mid-January, about 2-3 paragraphs long, simply explaining why you really love a school and believe you are a good fit for it be looked upon favorably by admissions? Or would it come off as desperate/pushy?
There is little point. If you have any new accomplishments (awards, ECs, etc), that is a great opportunity to email and ask them to consider the new information as part of your application, and reiterate your strong interest in the school.
Why would you want to go somewhere your not wanted? The schools that really want you will let you know with early acceptances, special program offerings and money! Letter wont help, sorry:(
I think if you were deferred, it doesn’t mean they don’t want you. It only means you didn’t make the first cut. I think an email like that would be fine to confirm you are still interested.
Absolutely send it, especially if there are any new and significant things. Even if not, it likely cannot hurt, but I would keep it short and to the point, reiterating your fit.
Schools take commitment seriously. send it and you will increase your chances a good bit.
I can’t agree with @SeniorStruggling in that it will increase your chances a good bit, but my advice to you would be to only send the email if you have any updates in accomplishments or anything of the sort.
I would only send if there is something new. And mention they are still your top choice. If this is HYP, they already know that tho.
Colleges know that, for the most part, people are looking at multiple schools. If you show you are still interested, I can’t see how that would hurt you. But only send it once. Don’t sound desperate or stalker-ish. .
@Jcannon1023 kenyon takes interest levels extremely serious. Schools are like needy girlffriends, they want to feel wanted all the time and if you don’t show full interest they will leave you hanging.
By a good bit i meant 1-2% which may be enough to tip the scale on someone that was deffered
ONLY if it is true, you can include a line saying “If accepted I will attend” to your email. I would suggest shortening your note to one paragraph – admissions officers are not looking for more to read this time of year. Short, sweet and to the point would be most effective.
Here’s some great advice from Tulane admissions:
http://tuadmissionjeff.blogspot.com/2011/12/ive-been-deferred-now-what.html?m=1