Category: Deferred

College-bound teen girl walking alone through snow on a college campus in winter, representing students navigating uncertainty after college deferral decisions.

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

December 16, 2025 No Comments

If your student was recently deferred, you are 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

Student writing Letter of Continued Interest at desk

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

December 12, 2025 No Comments

A few years ago, a parent called me in a panic: “Andrew is absolutely devastated after being deferred from Columbia. What do we do now?” I understood her worry. Getting deferred from your dream school can feel devastating. You worked for months on applications and spent nights imagining yourself walking

Deferred from College? Here’s What to Do Next (2025-2026 Guide)

November 3, 2025 No Comments

In recent years, the number of students submitting college applications in Early Decision and Early Action admissions cycles has increased. Many students believe that applying early leads to a better chance of acceptance.