‘The Parent Compass’ author explains how to handle a college deferral
Updated: 11:31 PM PST Feb 17, 2025
It’s not a yes. And, it’s not a no. That’s why some people refer to college deferrals as the purgatory of the application process. A college deferral isn’t a denial of acceptance. It typically means the student has been deferred for consideration from early acceptance until the regular decision round. Cindy Muchnick is an educational consultant and the co-author of “The Parent Compass.””If you receive a deferral which is kind of like being a little bit in purgatory in the waiting area, and you still are really interested in that school. Be sure you follow their rules,” Muchnick said. First, find out what additional information a school needs to make a decision on acceptance. That could include a mid-year report card. Next, make sure that information is submitted by the school’s deadline, which could be as early as February. Watch Deirdre Fitzpatrick’s interview with Muchnick above to learn ways to improve your application and stand out during the process. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
It’s not a yes. And, it’s not a no. That’s why some people refer to college deferrals as the purgatory of the application process.
A college deferral isn’t a denial of acceptance. It typically means the student has been deferred for consideration from early acceptance until the regular decision round.
Cindy Muchnick is an educational consultant and the co-author of “The Parent Compass.”
“If you receive a deferral which is kind of like being a little bit in purgatory in the waiting area, and you still are really interested in that school. Be sure you follow their rules,” Muchnick said.
First, find out what additional information a school needs to make a decision on acceptance. That could include a mid-year report card.
Next, make sure that information is submitted by the school’s deadline, which could be as early as February.
Watch Deirdre Fitzpatrick’s interview with Muchnick above to learn ways to improve your application and stand out during the process.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel