Hey guys! I'm considering applying to Princeton's Early Action program. However, I've heard that they're notorious for deferring Early Action applicants. Can anyone provide some stats or insights about Princeton's deferral rate? It's kinda freaking me out. Thanks!
While Princeton University doesn't publicly release detailed statistics on their deferral rates, it's important to understand that deferment is common at selective schools during the Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED) process.
Being deferred is not necessarily a bad thing—it means that your application will be reconsidered during the Regular Decision round and you still have a shot at admission. Some selective universities, certainly Princeton among them, use deferral to manage the competitive applicant pool. They do this to ensure they have a wide range of students to select from during the Regular Decision round. Remember, if you're deferred during the EA round, it's necessary to demonstrate continued interest in the school and to update your application with any new achievements, grades, awards, etc. This can improve your chances of acceptance in the Regular Decision pool.
Above all, it's important to remember that admission to Princeton or any other highly selective college involves a wide variety of factors, and whether you apply Early Action or Regular Decision, you should remain optimistic and continue to put forward your best application.
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