If you were deferred by your dream school, you’re not alone. CEA's experts are here to walk you through your next steps!
Welcome to CEA’s Ivy League Deferral Survival Guide! Every year, thousands of applicants receive the disheartening news that they have been deferred to the Regular Decision round. Let’s break the bad news first: the odds of admission tend to be lower for Regular Decision applicants. Now for the good news: every year, a number of deferred applicants receive acceptance to their top-choice schools (and several others that make them rethink their original plans!). Thankfully, there are steps you can take to increase your chances of admission at your dream school and other competitive colleges in the Regular Decision round. Help yourself to our expert advice (based on years of experience guiding students like you through the application process!) by clicking on the relevant Ivy League Deferral Guide below. Better yet, fill out a contact form at the bottom of this page, and a member of our team will be in touch to help you sign up for our Deferral Review!