<p>[The</a> Daily Northwestern - Early decision applicants increase in sum, diversity](<a href=“http://www.dailynorthwestern.com/academics/early-decision-applicants-increase-in-sum-diversity-1.2130002]The”>http://www.dailynorthwestern.com/academics/early-decision-applicants-increase-in-sum-diversity-1.2130002)</p>
<p>Only 48 students deferred. Yes. Win.</p>
<p>Hopefully this won’t come across as stupid, but what exactly is so good about having a small number of students deferred? I mean, obviously there is less competition, is that the only reason?,</p>
<p>Hopefully this won’t come across as a dumb question, but what exactly is so good about there being a small number deferred? Obviously there is less competition, but is that it?</p>
<p>AHHHH!! FORTY EIGHT! thank you for posting this! I can’t stop screaming I’m so excited!</p>
<p>And @ark623 umm it’s kinda hard to explain if you’re not in this situation. Personally, I thought that NU’s ED policy was taking a turn to Yale’s, who defers TONS of applicants. This means that Northwestern is seriously interested in us, because if they didn’t they’d just reject is, but they’re giving us a second chance to see this year’s grades! And last year, they deferred about 60, and accepted almost half of them!</p>
<p>I’M SO HAPPY!!!</p>
<p>Northwestern gets credit for being honest and not offering up empty hope by deferring anyone and everyone out there. I’d presume anyone deferred with solid senior year grades should have a good shot at an April-June acceptance.</p>
<p>Yes. This article made my day.</p>