<p>@starmound, I would guess that you are evaluated “separately” but in the context of the greater pool. You will likely get another full read of your application. I’m sure it’s very difficult to deal with getting deferred, but you still have a chance, and at a greater percentage than the pool in general. You can take it as an opportunity to find other schools that you also love and then if you do get in, maybe you’ll even have a greater appreciation for your journey and the perseverance it takes to go through being deferred.</p>