<p>FWIW: While admissions officers are often reluctant to tell an applicant why they were deferred, they are more willing to open up to guidance counselor’s about specifics. I’ve never known an applicant to get a forthright answer if they call Admissions directly, but have known GC’s who are able to nail down an answer. Much, I imagine, depends upon your GC’s relationship with the AO and your high school’s history with the college.</p>