Deferred 是什麼?Deferred 的下一步該怎麼做?綜合行動建議與完整信件範例參閱
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- 2023年7月27日
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美國大學早申三種結果解析:Accepted、Denied、Deferred
當學生透過「提早申請」(Early Decision, ED 或 Early Action, EA)申請美國大學時,通常會收到以下三種結果:
錄取(Accepted):學生被學校正式錄取,流程結束。
拒絕(Denied):學生未獲錄取,無法進入常規審查階段。
延後決定(Deferred):學生的申請尚未被最終決定,將在常規申請(Regular Decision, RD)階段重新審查。
Deferred 是什麼?代表什麼意義?
Deferred 並不代表被拒,而是進入第二輪審查。招生官認為申請具有潛力,願意將其與 RD 階段申請者一同比較,做出最終決定。
正如耶魯大學招生處 Hannah Mendlowitz 所說:“If you were deferred, it means your application is strong enough to continue to be seriously considered by the admissions committee.” (Yale Admissions Blog, 2016)
雖然結果暫時未定,但能進入下一輪審查,本身就意味著申請具備競爭力。
常見的 Deferred 原因
被 Deferred 不代表申請有明顯缺陷,常見原因包括:
競爭激烈:早申請階段名額有限,學校需等候更多申請者資料以作比較。
資料尚未完整:例如學校等待申請者的高年級成績、最新獎項、標化考試成績等。
希望觀察申請者後續表現:招生官想看到學業或活動上的持續進步。
收到 Deferred 需要做哪些補強?
被 Deferred 並非失去機會,而是第二次審查的起點。這段時間應主動補強申請,提高 RD 階段的競爭力。以下五個行動,有助於你在競爭中脫穎而出:
1. 提供補充資料(Mid-Year Report、近況更新)
招生官會參考你在申請之後的學術與課外表現,來判斷你是否持續進步、具備成長潛力。你可以遞交以下資料:
12 年級上學期的成績單
新獲得的獎項或學術成果
研究經驗、實習項目參與紀錄
領導活動或社團貢獻的具體成果
📌 提醒: 不同學校對補件的接受度不同,請務必查詢官方網站,了解是否接受補件、格式要求及截止日期。
2. 寄送「Letter of Continued Interest」(持續興趣信)
這封信的目的是讓招生辦知道:你仍然高度關注該校,且持續在學術與個人發展上努力不懈。信件內容建議包含:
感謝招生官審閱你的申請
說明你對該校的熱情、價值觀契合之處
更新近況,包括新成績、活動、獎項或其他成長表現
如果該校是你的首選,可委婉地表示願意接受錄取(例如:「若獲錄取,會非常認真考慮就讀」)
💡 語氣需誠懇、積極,避免催促或過度情緒化。
3. 遞交額外推薦信(Optional,但策略性強)
若你能找到一位對你近期表現有深入了解的推薦人,例如高年級老師、研究導師或實習主管,提供新的推薦信,將有助於補足申請原有面向。推薦信內容應:
從不同視角補強你的人格特質、學術能力或潛力
舉例具體事蹟,而非空泛讚美
聚焦於你近期的進步或貢獻
⚠️ 注意: 並非所有大學都接受額外推薦信,務必確認該校政策。
4. 補件與聯繫的黃金時間軸建議
補強是否被納入審查,取決於時機掌握:
12 月中旬至 1 月初:準備好補充資料與持續興趣信
1 月中旬以前(建議 1/15 前):將所有補件提交給招生辦公室
1 月中~2 月:登入申請者平台確認資料是否成功送達
3~4 月:等待常規錄取結果公告
📌 特別提醒: 各校截止時間略有差異,務必查閱目標學校的補件規定與官方說明。
5. 其他實用補強建議:保持主動與持續精進
除了補件與書信,還有兩個常被忽略但非常重要的細節:
保持與學校的聯繫:定期登入學校的申請平台,確認是否有補件通知、面試邀請或其他重要訊息,確保不漏接任何更新。
持續投入學業與課外活動:Deferred 並非結束,而是觀察期。持續維持學業水準、投入具意義的活動、擔任領導角色,這些都將成為你在 RD 階段的關鍵加分項。
常見美國大學 Deferred 補件截止日總表
學校名稱 | 補件截止日期 | 補件項目說明 | 官方說明連結 |
哈佛大學 (Harvard University) | 1 月 6 日前 | 建議在此日期前提交補充資料(如成績單、獎項、研究經驗等),以確保在常規審查中被考慮。 | |
普林斯頓大學 (Princeton University) | 1 月 8 日前 | 可提交補充資料(如藝術作品集),但需確認是否接受額外資料。 | |
麻省理工學院 (MIT) | 2 月中旬前 | 需透過申請者入口網站提交「February Updates & Notes Form」,更新學業成績與其他重要資訊。 | |
紐約大學 (NYU) | 1 月初至 2 月中旬 | 可提交最新成績單和其他重要更新,具體截止日期請參考申請者入口網站。 |
📌 提醒: 各校對補件的接受政策可能有所不同,建議您在提交前先查閱該校的官方網站或聯繫招生辦公室,以確認具體要求和截止日期。
完整信件範例參閱
以下是一封樣例信件,展示了如何結合學術成就和個人熱情來補強 deferred 後的申請:
Dear Admissions Committee,
Element 1: introduction (also include, your full name and applicant ID if applicable) I would like to thank you for taking the time to review my application. Though my Early Decision application was deferred, I’m grateful for the opportunity to still be considered, and I’m still sure that Massachusetts Institute of Technology is where I want to start the next chapter of my life.
Element 2: academic Updates I would like to take this chance to update you on my accomplishments since I applied. In the first semester of senior year, I received A’s in all my courses enrolled, including A+’s in AP Calculus BC and AP Physics. Furthermore, I have been nominated Cum Laude by my school’s academic office.
Element 3: updates to extracurriculars previously mentioned in application Since last November, I have made substantial progress on enrolling in an online course offered by Harvard Medical School: Immunology and Pharmacology, through which I gained insights into intricate interactions between chemicals and organisms, allowing me to design better materials. In my lab, I extended my research on biocompatible porous materials by encapsulating different combinations of enzymes and bacteria. I also completed courses in Python and Java on Udemy. In result, I learned how to transform a preliminary idea into tangible research, going further on my path as an aspiring research scientist.
Continued: updates to new extracurricular activities This winter is crucial to me and to all Taiwanese high school students because we will be taking the College Entrance Exam. I have dedicated much of my time and effort to it. However, I will still continue many of the activities I have engaged with throughout high school. In addition, through the internship program in iWavenology, I am currently conducting a project concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, using my biological knowledge to research virus sterilization by using autonomous vehicles with ultraviolet light. These results have already been submitted to the academic journal IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology. I will also contribute my research results on brain injury and ultra-wide-band to the club and hold more seminars. This winter will surely be busy, yet rewarding.
Element 4: connect more with the university Furthermore, I explored MIT’s website and campus on Google Maps last week, stumbling upon the Mocha Moves and various dancing events. Naturally, it reminded me of my interview and our talk about on-campus opportunities like the MIT’s dance community. Spaces and organizations like these would allow me to pursue my love for cinematography and dancing even as a STEM major. The thought of being able to immerse myself in an environment that shares my passion is definitely something I strive for. Thank you again for reviewing my application, and I hope to get the chance to bring my cheer and energy to MIT.
Sincerely,
常見迷思與注意事項
Deferred 不等於沒機會。 事實上,每年都有學生在 RD 階段成功錄取原先 defer 他們的學校。
避免重複提交原有資料。 補件應有新增內容或明顯提升。
遵守每所大學的政策。 部分學校不接受額外推薦信或更新資料,請務必查詢官網規定。
小結:Deferred 是「延後希望」,不是「拒絕未來」
被 Deferred 是常見且可逆轉的結果。只要保持積極態度、主動補強申請,依然有機會在 RD 階段脫穎而出。
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