Does Brown accept deferred students?

Deferred applicants will be considered anew among the Regular Decision applicants. Our goal is to admit the most capable and diverse group of students with respect to their interests, backgrounds, and potential to contribute to the Brown community and beyond.

What percent of deferred students are accepted at Brown?

While Brown hasn't published the statistics on how many previously deferred students were later accepted, being deferred to the regular decision pool makes your likelihood of admission the same as the acceptance rate, or 5%.

Does Brown allow deferment?

After you have accepted Brown's offer of admission, you may request a deferral in writing by emailing [email protected]. Students admitted from our waiting list are not eligible for deferrals. All requests for deferrals should be made by May 15.

Do deferred students usually get in?

An applicant's overall chances are similar after being deferred or waitlisted. About 10% of deferred applicants and about 10% of waitlisted applicants ultimately get in.

What to do after being deferred from Brown?

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Is it harder to get accepted after being deferred?

SILVER LINING. Unfortunately, schools ultimately don't accept many of the students they defer. As a rule of thumb, most schools accept only 5-10 percent of deferred students. And though early round admission rates are much better than regular they are still extremely competitive.

How many Brown applicants get deferred?

Of the 6,244 prospective Brunonians, 67.6% were denied admission and 16.8% were deferred for consideration with the incoming regular decision applicant pool. This continues a pattern of decreasing deferral rates in the past few years: 30% for the class of 2025, 25% for the class of 2026 and 19% for the class of 2027.

Is a deferral basically a rejection?

What is a Deferred College Admissions Decision? A deferral means the college wants to review your application again with the regular decision pool of applicants. While it might feel like a rejection, a deferral is not a denial, nor does it mean there was something wrong with your application.

Is getting deferred from an Ivy good?

A deferral is simply an indication that the admissions committee intends to evaluate your application in the regular decision round—your hopes of attending your dream school may still be realized.

How common is it to get in after being deferred?

There are estimates that colleges will accept between 5-10% of deferred students during regular decision, but it really depends on the school. The more selective the school, the less likely a deferral turns into an acceptance.

Does Brown defer a lot of people?

Yes, Brown historically defers significantly more students than it accepts. This past Early Decision cycle, for the Class of 2028, Brown's admission rate was 14.38% and the deferral rate was 16.8%. The year before, for the Class of 2027, the ED admission rate was 12.98% and the deferral rate was 19%.

Who gets accepted to Brown University?

Brown University has an acceptance rate of 5%. Half the applicants admitted to Brown University who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1490 and 1580 or an ACT score of 34 and 36. However, one quarter of admitted applicants achieved scores above these ranges and one quarter scored below these ranges.

Does Brown admit students by major?

In the Brown Questions section of the Common Application, we ask you to tell us your top choices of concentration (Brown language for major)—as far as you know at the time you apply. There are no quotas among concentrations and we do not admit students by academic interest.

Why is Brown acceptance rate so low?

The Brown University acceptance rate is very selective, as the school enrolls only a small fraction of the students who apply. Brown seeks students who have demonstrated exceptional academic success, and this is the most important component of the application.

What are the odds of getting into Brown University Early Decision?

Brown University received 6,244 early decision applications to the Class of 2028. They accepted 898 students for a rate of 14.38 percent. They received 6,770 applications for early decision for the Class of 2027 and accepted 879 applicants.

Is deferred better than waitlisted?

While waitlist offers are only contingent upon space remaining in the incoming class, deferred admission still allows you to be in the running before the admissions cycle is near its conclusion. A deferred applicant will be considered again before any reconsideration is provided to a waitlisted applicant.

Is it rare to get deferred?

Being deferred from college doesn't mean you've been denied acceptance. Being waitlisted means you are on a list reserve because spots are filled. Very selective colleges defer as many as 70-80% of early applicants. If you take important steps, you still have a chance for admissions.

Is being deferred at a college a good or bad thing?

You might feel like you've been rejected if you receive a deferral, but all it means is that your application will be reviewed again in the Regular Decision round. There is nothing wrong with your application, but you may need to submit more information to the admissions committee.

What are my chances of getting into Harvard if I got deferred?

Historically, about 10% of students who Harvard defers ultimately earn admission in Regular Decision. While this data point can vary from year to year, it's rarely released by the school. But, over the years, Ivy Coach's sources in Harvard's admissions office have confirmed that 10% is the general rule of thumb.

Do colleges defer overqualified students?

It's important to note that most of the stories and rumors surrounding overqualified students getting rejected are anecdotal. No school has actually admitted to turning down students because they are overqualified.

What are good reasons for deferral?

Do deferred applicants have an advantage?

For many students, this can be an advantage, as the Regular Decision pool is typically not as strong as the early pools. A deferral also provides students the opportunity to show an improvement in grades, especially if they're taking a challenging senior year course load.

What is Brown's acceptance rate?

The Brown University acceptance rate is 5.5% for undergraduate students. However, if you apply Early Decision, you may face slightly better chances. For the class of 2026, the Early Decision Brown University acceptance rate was 14.6%.

How do I get into Brown University from the UK?

How many students does Brown waitlist?

Please navigate to your Brown Applicant Portal , where you will see the option to either commit to or withdraw from the waitlist. How many students are on the waitlist? We expect 1,000-1,500 students to accept our waitlist invitation.