What's the likelihood UVA will defer my early decision application?

I applied early decision to UVA and the suspense is intense! I'm concerned about the possibility of deferral. How often does UVA defer applicants from the early decision round, and what can I do if I'm deferred?

Deferred admissions are not incredibly common but they do occur at several universities, including UVA. While there's no publicly available statistic for how often UVA defers Early Decision applicants specifically, it's important to note that being deferred is not a denial. It means your application will be reconsidered in the Regular Decision pool.

If your application does get deferred, remember to stay positive; you still have a chance at acceptance! Here's what you can do:

1. Continue to do well academically: Keep up your grades and continue to challenge yourself academically. Final transcripts matter!

2. Update your application: If you have significant new information to share since the time you submitted your application (like a new achievement, or a major project you've undertaken), send an update letter or email to the university.

3. Express continued interest: Write a letter re-emphasizing your interest in UVA and why you believe it’s a good fit for you. Please note: this step depends on the policies of each specific university. Some schools encourage communication while others do not.

In the end, remember that it's important to have back-up plans. You should apply to several other schools that you're interested in and potentially start preparing for interviews or working on additional supplement essays for those schools! This way, regardless of UVA's decision, you have a solid plan moving forward. Best of luck!