Does anyone know if Notre Dame defers a lot of early action applicants? Trying to gauge my chances and what it means for my application if I get deferred.
Notre Dame, like many other universities, tends to defer a portion of its early action applicants. The university does this when they want to see additional information, such as senior year grades, before making a decision. The exact number or percentage deferred could vary each year and is not typically publicly disclosed.
If you do get deferred, it isn’t the end of the road. You still have a chance of being accepted in the regular decision round. It's a good idea to keep your grades up, continue your involvement in extracurricular activities, and perhaps submit an additional recommendation or update the admissions office about significant new achievements.
It is also a good idea to express your continued interest in Notre Dame if it remains your top choice. This could be in the form of a letter, where you can reiterate your enthusiasm for the school and mention any specific reasons why you believe Notre Dame is a great fit for you.
Keep in mind, being deferred simply means a decision hasn't been made yet. The outcome could still be an acceptance when regular decision comes around.
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