“Fewer admits and more deferrals. I mean, across the board. The most extraordinary applicants are getting deferred.” “You can do everything right and do what you’re supposed to do and still not achieve your goal because there are factors outside your control.” This year has been very challenging for Early Decision. Many highly-qualified applicants are getting deferred or even denied. As ED grows in popularity, app volume is rising and admit rates are shrinking. Some admission

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