Hi all,
As you can tell from the title, I was recently deferred from my absolute #1 choice: Brown University. This deferral is absolutely destroying me--I have been crying since 6:01PM, no exaggeration. Tomorrow, I am going to talk to my guidance counselor about the next steps, but what are your suggestions? I've read online that you should call admissions, but what would I say? I know that a lot of people send deferral letters, which I definitely will. I want to discuss what I have accomplished thus far in my senior year, and reiterate my interest in Brown in a very specific way. Ethos, pathos, logos, all that jazz. I don't want this letter to be too long, though. Do you guys think it should be more brief? I really want them to see that Brown is still my #1 choice and that I am a great fit for Brown and will take advantage of the multitude of opportunities offered to me there. Of course, I will thank my admissions officer and be very positive/hopeful in my email (a stark contrast to what I'm feeling now).
What else do you guys recommend? Should I send them another teacher rec? What do you think the chances of getting in after a deferral are--is it basically just a rejection? HELP.
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