Category: Admissions Tips

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The Deferral Timeline: What Happens Between December and March

Quick Answer Can you get deferred from early decision? Yes, absolutely. Most Early Decision programs defer students to the regular decision round rather than denying them outright. When you’re deferred from ED, the binding commitment is released, and you’re free to apply to other schools while waiting for the final

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Senior Year Updates That Strengthen Deferred Applications

Quick Answer: What Should I Do If I Get Deferred? Your most important action after getting deferred is maintaining or improving your senior year grades. Strong first semester grades provide concrete evidence of continued academic excellence. Beyond grades, send a compelling letter of continued interest, share meaningful new achievements, and

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How Long is a Common App Essay?

Table of Contents Quick Answer: How long is a Common App essay? The Common Application essay has a strict 650-word maximum limit. Your student cannot exceed this word count, and admissions officers recommend using most or all of those 650 words to fully develop their story. After 18 years of

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University of Chicago Acceptance Rate: 2025-2026

Table of Contents Quick Answer: The acceptance rate at University of Chicago for the Class of 2028 hit a historic low of 4.48%, with only 1,955 students admitted from 43,612 applicants. While UChicago hasn’t released official data for the Class of 2029, experts predict the rate will remain at or

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University of Michigan Acceptance Rate: 2025-2026

Quick Answer: The University of Michigan acceptance rate for fall 2025 is approximately 16% overall, with a dramatic difference between in-state (around 39-40%) and out-of-state applicants (around 15-18%). The University of Michigan Early Action acceptance rate typically runs around 22-26%, making Early Action one of the most important strategic decisions

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