Deferred to Regular Decision... now what?

sevmom
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:09:02 +0000

ChuckDoodle, Son was deferred and then waitlisted by 2 of the 3 schools he applied to. Got off both waitlists so it is possible depending on the schools. Look at the percentages of deferrals that have turned into acceptances at his school in the past. If it is very low, he probably does need to move on if he does have those C’s this year. Son went from underachiever to finally getting it together senior year and improving his grades. Getting deferred was probably one of the best things that ever happened to him (although it did not feel like it at the time). He just updated the schools with some achievements (improvement in grades, a couple of new honors). Emailed just to say he was disappointed, thought both schools were good matches for him (so did his guidance counselor ). Didn’t go overboard, just sincerely said he was disappointed, would love to have the opportunity to attend if they did go to their waitlist, etc. The school he is at had not gone to their waitlist for 2 or 3 years but did last year. Suggestions-be sincere but don’t be a pest. Update if he has any new positive things to add. Make every effort to bring those senior grades up. Some of these kids, particulary boys, just seem to be late bloomers. Son ended up with all A’s and A-'s his first semester in college(with hard courses like calculus,chemistry,etc). and on the Dean’s list with an invitation to apply to the honors program (because his SAT’s were never the problem ,just his high school grades). So there is hope! Good luck to your son.