Anonymous
Post 12/28/2025 11:17     Subject: Re:DC Deferred at WUSTL - Move on?

Did they state in the deferral letter what new info is needed?
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2025 14:28     Subject: DC Deferred at WUSTL - Move on?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Title says it all. DC really loved WUSTL and is really bummed. Should they move on and ED2 to their second favorite? Stats are 4.39 GPA, 1470 SAT, 11 APs, captain of two varsity teams, and a decent internship at a hospital last summer. So solid student but not outstanding.


I think she has a realistic chance at WUSTL during RD, nonetheless the chance is small for everyone. Real, but likely in the single digits to low teens.

ED2 give her a meaningful higher chance. From a probability-maximization standpoint, it's not optimal to opt out ED2.

Skipping ED2 only makes sense if WUSTL is her true, singular, love.


Huh? You can’t go from deferred ED1 to ED2. Why are you mentioning ED2 at all?


When you are deferred ED1, you are placed in their RD pool, and it’s not binding any more. Yes, you can ED2 to your second choice.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 23:09     Subject: DC Deferred at WUSTL - Move on?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Title says it all. DC really loved WUSTL and is really bummed. Should they move on and ED2 to their second favorite? Stats are 4.39 GPA, 1470 SAT, 11 APs, captain of two varsity teams, and a decent internship at a hospital last summer. So solid student but not outstanding.


I think she has a realistic chance at WUSTL during RD, nonetheless the chance is small for everyone. Real, but likely in the single digits to low teens.

ED2 give her a meaningful higher chance. From a probability-maximization standpoint, it's not optimal to opt out ED2.

Skipping ED2 only makes sense if WUSTL is her true, singular, love.


I would stay the course. And write a good LOCI.
Look at this one for inspiration - its soooo specific and detailed. Memorable. That's what you need:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ApplyingToCollege/comments/12g4z37/how_i_got_off_the_upenn_waitlist_not_clickbait/