<p>OP: Sorry to hear that you were deferred. I would send (will Pitt accept a fax?) your essay and most current grades and then send your mid-year report with a cover letter when those grades are available. The only thing certain is that if you don’t try you won’t succeed. Might as well give it your best shot so you won’t always wonder “What if…?”.</p>
<p>You should also make sure that you have some other applications in at different schools. Just in case… </p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>