<p>If you are deffered, review committe for regular decisions will see that you were passed over for early decision. I am wondering how that is generally viewed by the committee. On the one hand, it shows you were passed over by one committee already, which is a negative. On the other hand, they can see that you showed a strong interest by applying early decision.</p>
<p>Any thoughts?</p>
<p>I am thinking like you, that the committee knows that you have a great interest in the school. It helps ,I guess, when compared to other students applying RD.</p>
<p>i agree. if it is a simple reason that you were deferred- such as just wanting to see your mid year senior grades, then i dont think it is a big deal. they will see you were motivated and really love cornell and then they will see your midyear grades…</p>
<p>so…i think in general, it can only be a positive thing. </p>
<p>and sorry i kind of just rambled.</p>
<p>being deferred just means that the committee wanted to compare you to the larger applicant pool. thats not a negative, its just a fact.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t read too much into it. It is what it says. It is better than a straight up rejection and worse than an acceptance. Since nobody here is an admissions committee member, we can only guess.</p>
<p>What exactly does the deferral letter say?</p>
<p>Dear ******, </p>
<p>Cornell has finished a careful review of our early decision applications, and the selection committee has decided to postpone a final decision on your application until the regular review process in the spring. I know that this is disappointing news, but please rest assured that your application will be read again thoughtfully and thoroughly during the regular decision period.</p>
<p>This electronic message is not your official notification. You should be receiving an official letter from us in the mail shortly. In the meantime, I wish you the best as you complete your senior year. </p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Jason Locke
Director
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Cornell University</p>
<p>wow, that is short, and a bit cold.</p>
<p>It wasn’t pretty to see on the 19th but hey- thats okay. Life goes on. I am just excited that i get a second chance and then another shot at lots of different colleges, even though Cornell still is my first choice by far.</p>
<p>That is life. I am not a quitter, so who knows. :)</p>
<p>Send a letter to express your continued interest in the school and to update your stats.</p>