<p>As I have mentioned in several other threads when the topic is brought up, NU only started deferring from the ED round a couple of years ago. In the past couple of years they have deferred a very small percentage of students and the Dean of Admissions has stated quite clearly that they defer to see 1st semester grades. (We’re talking well <100 students per year.) Anyone who was deferred has a legitimate shot to get in RD. You really must “up” your grades or if you are already at a high level, keep them up.</p>