Hey everyone! I was wondering, does Georgetown ever reject applicants during the Early Action round? Or do they mostly defer applicants who are not accepted for EA? Appreciate any insight!
Hello! Georgetown does indeed have the option to reject applicants during the Early Action (EA) round. While deferrals are quite common, Georgetown, like most other schools, will also outright deny admission to some EA applicants who do not meet their admission criteria or do not fit the profile they seek for their incoming class.
Deferrals generally occur when the admissions committee believes that the applicant may be competitive enough to be considered during the Regular Decision round, but they want to see more applications or have a clearer idea of the entire applicant pool before making a final decision. It's also possible that the applicant's application was strong, but some areas could use improvement, such as first-semester grades in their senior year.
So, to answer your question, yes—Georgetown can outright reject applicants during the EA round, but deferrals are also a possibility for those who are still being considered. Good luck with your application!
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