Does anyone know the deferral rate for Northeastern's Early Action admissions? I'm applying Early Action this year and I'm kinda curious to see how many people usually get deferred to the Regular Decision pool. Thanks, guys!
Deferral rates for specific colleges can be tricky to pinpoint due to differences in policies, applicant pools, and calculation methods. Northeastern, like other colleges, doesn't publicly disclose their exact deferral rate for Early Action applicants.
However, it's crucial not to get too fixated on that statistic—it varies from year to year and depends on various factors such as the competitiveness of the applicant pool and institutional goals.
Instead, focus on submitting your strongest possible application by showcasing your academic achievements, extracurricular involvements, and personal qualities through your essays and recommendations. Remember, applying early action can increase your chances of being admitted in general, but it also depends on the strength of your application relative to the applicant pool.
Keep in mind that colleges, including Northeastern, employ a holistic review process, so every part of your application is essential. Furthermore, if you happen to be deferred, use that time to improve your application by updating your activities, submitting new test scores (if applicable) or grades, and writing a compelling Letter of Continued Interest to reaffirm your commitment to the school.
Best of luck with your application!
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