what are the chances for deferred students getting accepted?

jeffreycone
Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:18:22 +0000

The correct answer is not SLIM. Northeastern does not rely solely on the EA pool in determing a Freshman class. If you read Dean of Addmissions Ronne Turner’s recent blog, this very issue is addressed:

"I also want to offer some quick advice for those students who were deferred in the EA process. We are getting the question, “what else can I send/can I do to make my application stand out?” My answer is simple – send us your midterm grades and anything else that is listed as required on the on-line application status. If you have a new achievement or accomplishment since you submitted your original application, feel free to send us an updated resume or short written statement describing this new achievement. That is really all you can do- the rest is up to us. Remember, we know that you applied EA and will consider your interest in Northeastern positively we re-review your application.

We know this is a stressful time for our applicants and their families and urge you to take some time for yourself during these next few months, enjoy being a high school student and know you have done all that you can do in this process. Until next time……"

http://nuadmissions.typepad.com/ronne/

Your chances remain very positive. My son was deferred last year, as was as most of his friends, who now happily attend Northeastern and were accepted RD fall '07 or spring '08.