<p>Last year my daughter was deferred to RD then accepted. She emailed her regional rep the day she received her deferral, expressed that ND was her first choice and asked if there was anything she could do to improve her application. She kept in contact with the rep through the winter and sent an additional rec, as well as updates for a few honors she received. I believe they require that your first semester grades be submitted. And ^ you don’t apply to a specific school at ND. All freshman are enrolled in the First Year of Studies.</p>