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Common LOCI Mistakes That Kill Your Chances (With Real Examples)

December 29, 2025 No Comments

Quick Answer: The biggest mistakes in letters of continued interest include being too generic, repeating application content, failing to show genuine connection to the school, and missing critical updates. Effective loci examples demonstrate specific engagement with the university, meaningful achievements since applying, and authentic reasons for fit. I’ve seen thousands

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Senior Year Updates That Strengthen Deferred Applications

December 29, 2025 No Comments

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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Deferred from MIT? Do this Next (2025 Action Plan)

December 28, 2025 No Comments

Quick Answer: If you were deferred from MIT Early Action, you still have a real chance at acceptance. MIT defers 64-72% of early applicants, and approximately 5-8% of deferred students are admitted in Regular Decision. The key difference? What you submit through MIT’s February Update Form, which opens in late

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College Deferral Statistics 2025 (Data and What to Do Next)

December 16, 2025 No Comments

If your student was recently deferred, you’re not alone. With early applications at an all-time high, deferrals are becoming one of the most common outcomes of the 2025 admissions cycle, especially at highly selective colleges. It can feel confusing and discouraging to receive a “maybe” instead of a “yes,” and

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How to Write a Strong LOCI (Letter of Continued Interest)

December 12, 2025 No Comments

Table of Contents Quick Answer: Learning how to write a LOCI (Letter of Continued Interest) is essential after a deferral. Send your LOCI within 1-2 weeks of your deferral decision, keep it to 200-300 words, and include three key elements: reaffirm your genuine interest, share meaningful updates that strengthen your

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