That’s a twist for you @ntk131998. On the Tulane forum every year there are always a number of complaints from the Ivy type students about getting deferred from Tulane. @robert6080 I suggest you read this excellent piece by Tulane’s new Director for Admissions. Even though you got into Tulane, it applies to all students at all schools. http://tuadmissionjeff.blogspot.com/2015/12/its-going-to-be-okay.html