<p>I just got my long awaited TCNJ e-mail thinking ok finally an answer only to find out that my file will have to have a “second review” and I will find out no later than April 1st about their decision. That’s great and all but how are my chances of getting in. Am I less likely… Do more people usually get rejected if they are deferred or should I be happy because I have a greater chance???
What are my chances of getting into TCNJ?? I am applying for their regular Bio Major</p>
<p>STATS:</p>
<p>GPA: 4.23
Rank: Top 6%</p>
<p>ECs:</p>
<p>National Honor Society
French Honor Society
Toys for Tots
Hope
Science League
C.A.R.E
H.E.A.L.T.H Careers Club
French Club</p>
<p>Community Service:
Volunteer at Library
Islamic School Teacher
Student Aid at Asian Association
Write for Community Newspaper
Helped out International Food Day </p>
<p>Well, I can’t offer too much advice about TCNJ specifically, but about deferral in general I can. A deferral is not a <em>great</em> sign–deferrees are not accepted at 4 times the amount of RD applicants, for example–but its not an automatic rejection later either. Usually deferrees get in at around the same rate as RD applicants–not much better or worse. </p>
<p>As far as your chances go, your rank/GPA/extras all look really nice. Unfortunately, your math score is lower, and it puts you in the bottom 25% of TCNJ’s SAT range. Obviously, it’s too late now to change that. I suggest that you write them a letter that reiterates your interest in being accepted and possibly updates them with any new or improved information. For example, when I was deferred, I wrote that school a letter that stated that I was still excited about the school, explained a situation with my extras that I forgot to go into originally, and attached a corrected and more detailed extracurricular list. Not a big deal, maybe, but it keeps your interest alive. Good Luck!!</p>
<p>I think the comments given to your post are correct, from what I had heard about 20-30% of the defered people get in. It a purgatory of sorts for sure. This year there seems to be a much larger defered pool since colleges are being more selective on EA. </p>
<p>I saw the same thing with your Math score it seems low for a person with the academics you have. Did you take it a seconds time? Also did you try the ACT it’s a different test and people who score low on Math usually score higher on ACT.</p>
<p>I am so sorry but there was a bit confusion. The e-mail I received did not exactly say deferred. IN fact all it said was that they would review my application a second time with more panel people. Soooo… i don’t know. Most people said that if they took the time to e-mail me than i have a shot. especially because the only problem is SATs but i really don’t know. Any ideas with the updated NOT DEFERRED just being looked at again info…</p>