<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I was deferred and just sat down to write an update letter.
I want to express clearly that the university is still my first choice and that I definitely would attend if I would get accepted.
So, my question is if one can say it that straight or if it’s better to say it in a roundabout way?
Do you have any samples or suggestions on how to write such a letter?</p>
<p>THANKS very much!!!</p>
<p>Although there is no substitute for merit in writing, clarity comes closest to being one.
E. B. White (Cornell '21) - The Elements of Style (1959 et seq.)</p>
<p>Did you find out why you are deffered? Giving them a nice friendly call would help. Maybe late for that but its useful.
Make sure to update scores,honors, etc. if you got anything new. If you applied for scholarships and got replies, write that. Write about anything new that was missing in your old applications. </p>
<p>Make it short and to the point. </p>
<p>An example to show a school is first choice is by just saying you were disappointed after learning about the decision because after visiting Cornell, and looking at other schools, Cornell is the place you want to study at. The program at Cornell could not compare to my second choice schools.
Thank them in the end for considering you , etc. One paragraph about how Cornell is still first and hopefully some updates in a second paragraph.</p>
<p>You can also send extra recs, if they are very good, not generic.</p>
<p>These are just tips.</p>
<p>Make sure you DO NOT sound like Cornell made a mistake, or beg to reconsider me, or say I’m better then a friend who made it. My SAT are high, dont say I am a strong applicant, or a very good student. </p>
<p>Dont be egoistical, sound like your whining, etc.</p>
<p>If you google deferral letters to college you will find some good examples that set the right tone.</p>