Deferral DOs and DONTs - What to do when you're deferred to regular decision
Channel: SCORE: Your College Counselor
Date: 2024-01-23

What should you do with a deferral? Here are a few tips to help you make the most of the situation and avoid making the mistakes I see every day. 

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00:00 Intro
00:15 Don't Panic - Why you were deferred
01:03 Do Research - Is your deferral a rejection?
01:50 Don't Annoy Admissions
02:48 Do send extra material (if allowed)
03:35 Don't stop demonstrating interest
04:12 Do write a LOCI (LOCI tips)
05:40 Recap and quick thoughts