If you’re interested in something STEM-y, enjoy your math classes, and also are really interested in computer science, you might also be drawn to data science. Like comp sci, data science has gotten a lot more popular over the last few years, especially because of its broad applications for future careers and high earning potential. Or, maybe you have no idea exactly what it is you want to study, but you heard data science might be cool. That’s totally fine; we can help either way.
Deferred by Carnegie Mellon Early Decision 2024-2025
Chances are that you are reading this because things didn’t go as planned. You didn’t know if you would get into Carnegie Mellon Early Decision, but at least if you didn’t get in, you’d know where you stood. Now you are somewhere awkwardly in the middle between being a fit for Carnegie Mellon and not being what they are looking for.
Deferred Early Action by the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) 2024-2025
Getting deferred is disappointing. Probably part of the reason you applied Early Action to the University of Texas at Austin was that it was a dream school or at least near the top of your list. Getting deferred might feel like a major setback; however, you didn’t get rejected, and this isn’t over yet. They are still reviewing your application, and there are a couple of things you need to do if you have been deferred by UT.
Deferred by Georgetown Early Action 2024-2025
Being deferred by Georgetown wasn’t the plan. You were going to apply, and then have an answer. Maybe the answer would be no, and you were hoping it would be a yes — but you weren’t planning for a maybe. In this post, we’ll give you the plan for what comes next: how you increase your chances of admission to Georgetown, and how you ensure your entire college application experience is successful.
11th Grade College Strategy for English Majors
From crafting the next Pulitzer-winning novel to dissecting the works of Shakespeare, English offers a rich tapestry of disciplines for students to explore as they consider their college major. It's a field that captivates minds worldwide! If you’re interested in English, you need to know how to stand out.
Deferred by New York University (NYU) Early Decision 2024-2025
New York University, best known as NYU, is one of the most famous universities in the world, and one of the most sought after acceptances. Applying to NYU early is the best way of getting your foot in the door, but sometimes it doesn’t work out as planned — which is probably why you are reading this post. When you decided to apply to NYU early, though, you most likely didn’t see a deferral in your future. An acceptance? Hopefully. A rejection? Hopefully not. But a deferral? That was definitely not in the plan. What you do next, though, can transform your chances of getting into a dream school, including NYU.
The Best Majors at Princeton University
Deferred by the University of Michigan Early Action 2024-2025
Deferred Early Action by USC 2024-2025
Until recently, you couldn’t get deferred by USC. They only recently introduced an early action option. However, since 2023, The University of Southern California (aka USC) has started deferring students from their EA round to the RD round. Since it is such a new program, they are still figuring it out, and the rules have changed since last year. If you have been deferred from USC, don’t worry; we are going to walk you through it.
Best and Unique Business Major Extracurricular Activities
Want to be the next Bill Gates? Or, do you dream of crunching numbers for one of the biggest accounting firms? If so, then exploring a business major might be for you, and we’re assuming that because you’re here, you’re thinking about it. The world of business is vast, covering everything from corporations and entrepreneurship to accounting and beyond. Business is also like, one of the most popular majors, which means it’s incredibly competitive. So, how can you set yourself apart from all the other undergrad business hopefuls? Not to sound too clickbait-y, but keep reading.
Deferred by Cornell Early Decision 2024-2025
Deferred by Barnard Early Decision 2024-2025
If you’re reading this post, Barnard was your dream school. This wasn’t the plan. You were hoping to get in, and may have had a backup strategy if you didn’t, but it’s likely you were not planning for a maybe. A deferral is just that — a deeply dissatisfying maybe. You might get in, but you can’t count on it. There are things you can do to nearly guarantee you aren’t accepted in the regular decision round, though, and things you can do to greatly improve your chances of admission.
College Essay Question about Community: Guide and Examples 2024-2025
Ah, the classic community essay! The ol’ standby! This essay is probably the most common prompt behind the “Why” essay that so many schools ask. You can spot a community essay from a mile away – it almost always has the word community in it, but it also might ask about your background, lived experiences, or something a little more broad. You can really spot a community essay if it asks you to connect back to the community at that school.
How To Answer the Diversity College Essay Question 2024-2025
This year, we’ve seen a big increase in the number of Diversity questions – ones that ask about your background, identity, culture, etc. Last year, we predicted you’d see an increase in these types of prompts in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, because colleges are, above all, reactionary. The decision left a big loophole, which allows colleges to consider race if it’s mentioned in an essay, and many colleges decided to help you take advantage of that loophole by adding this prompt.
Deferred by the University of Pennsylvania Early Decision 2024-2025
Getting deferred can be a real bummer. You worked hard on a great application to one of UPenn’s four undergraduate schools: The College, Wharton, Engineering, or Nursing. You took your time to research the school and write your essays. More importantly, you probably fell in love with Penn (at least, enough for it to be your early decision choice). For all that work to be met with a deferral letter feels really disappointing. However, we want to highlight the silver lining here: you weren’t rejected. You still have options here, and there are a few steps that you 100% should take.
Applying to Princeton as a Student Athlete
Deferred by Tufts Early Decision 2024-2025
If you are reading this post, a deferral was not part of the plan. You applied to Tufts early decision because you wanted certainty. If you got in, you’d be set. If you didn’t, you’d know Tufts wasn’t in the cards. But now you’re on the receiving end of a deferral decision and it’s not a yes or a no, but a very unsatisfying maybe.
Deferred by Middlebury Early Decision 2024-2025
You were a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed prospective college student when you applied to Middlebury Early Decision, or something like that. Now, the struggle of getting into a top college has thrown you for a loop and you’re on the receiving end of a deferral. Boooooo deferrals. A no is at least certain. You know where you stand with a no! This deferral business is so much more unstable, but it’s important to know that it is not a soft ‘no’. A deferral from Middlebury means you still have a chance.
Summer Strategy Ideas for Tufts
Deferred by Notre Dame Restrictive Early Action 2024-2025
If you are reading this post, you were probably recently on the receiving end of notice of deferral from Notre Dame. First, let’s wallow in how this is a huge bummer for a second. You wanted to get in and you didn’t want to have to think about this whole college application thing anymore. You aren’t rejected, and you do still have a chance of getting into Notre Dame, so it’s time to get out of that puddle of disappointment and reorient yourself towards action. Before we begin on what comes next, let’s talk statistics.