With more and more students applying to colleges under Early Action or Early Decision plans, it is not uncommon for colleges to defer a student’s admission decision to the Regular round. Remember, a deferral is not a denial , and there are opportunities to update and strengthen your application. The college is not saying no; rather they are saying not yet. This is a time to take action. You want the college to know you remain interested. Here are suggestions for handling a deferral.

Fall is a great time to complete some   key action   steps in the college process, listed for grades 9-12.

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