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We make decisions as a group in committees, so no single person in our office will know why an individual applicant was deferred. We know that the ambiguity is difficult and frustrating, but if you were deferred it means that you were and still are considered a competitive applicant.
What does it mean to get deferred from MIT?
If you are deferred, you aren't any less capable than another applicant. You are a competitive candidate. You aren't the secondary choice. The Admissions Office can only accept so many students in December.
What are my chances of getting into MIT after being deferred?
For the Class of 2022, MIT's overall first-year admission rate was 6.7% (1,464 accepted out of 21,706 applications). However, only 3.9% of those who were deferred from Early Action got in during the Regular round. For this cycle, about 3.9% of deferred applicants were admitted into MIT.
Is being deferred from MIT good?
A deferral means you still have a chance of getting in and your early application has been turned into a regular decision application. For many students, it can be an advantage to be put in the pool of regular decision applicants, especially if they are a strong candidate.
Does everyone get deferred from MIT?
It only takes a quick glance at the sobering numbers to assess the reality of the situation: Of the 15,036 early applicants to the MIT Class of 2025, just 4.8% were offered admission while 10,656 individuals were deferred to Regular Action.
What should I do after MIT deferral?
If you've been deferred, you'll automatically be considered for Regular Action admission. However, if you want to withdraw your application from MIT, you can make this request in the application portal. To do so, log in to your Applicant Status Page.
Is getting deferred from MIT a polite rejection?
At MIT, a deferral isn't just a "polite rejection." Your application will once again be considered by the committee during regular action. You are at no advantage or disadvantage versus the regular action applications.
Does MIT reject EA?
Wrong. Early Decision, different than Early Action, is not offered at MIT. Schools that have Early Decision programs require enrollment upon early acceptance.
Is it better to be waitlisted or deferred?
In general, you can assume that your odds are better if you've been deferred rather than waitlisted. Deferred students are reconsidered during the regular decision round and should have about the same chance as other regular decision applicants.
How many people did MIT defer 2026?
9,489 applicants 9,489 applicants (64.2%) were deferred to be “reconsidered without prejudice in Regular Action,” and 3,959 applicants (26.8%) were not offered admission. The remaining applicants either withdrew from the process or switched to Regular Action. Peterson wrote that it's an “honor and a privilege” to read the applications.
