If you were deferred from Georgetown Early Action this year, you’re not alone. Many students are asking what a Georgetown deferral really means, whether being deferred from Georgetown is a positive sign, and what their Regular Decision chances might look like. In this section, we’ll examine the Georgetown deferral acceptance rate, explain your chances after a Georgetown deferral, clarify how Georgetown evaluates deferred applicants, and show you how to write a strong Georgetown LOCI to strengthen your application for the spring review.

Georgetown Deferral Statistics

Georgetown’s Early Action program operates differently compared to some of its top-tier peers. Last year, Georgetown’s Early Action admit rate for the Class of 2029 rose to 11%, compared to 10.3% the prior year. The university accepted 917 students from an early applicant pool of 8,254. This rate is consistent with Georgetown’s Regular Decision acceptance rate. Unlike many elite colleges, which often show significantly higher acceptance rates for Early Action or Early Decision applicants, Georgetown intentionally maintains relatively even chances between the two processes.

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Early Action Outcomes at Georgetown

If you applied Early Action to Georgetown, there are two possible outcomes:

1. You are offered admission.
2. Your application is deferred to Regular Decision.

Unlike many other top universities, Georgetown does not deny students under its Early Action program. Instead:

“If a student is not admitted under EA, his or her application is automatically given a full second review during Regular Decision.”

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What Does “Deferred” Really Mean?

Being deferred means your application is still under consideration. The admissions committee chose not to offer you a spot during Early Action but will review your candidacy alongside the full Regular Decision pool. Your application will undergo another comprehensive evaluation.

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What Are Your Chances During Regular Decision?

According to Georgetown Admissions, typically about 15% of candidates deferred from Early Action are admitted during the spring review. This statistic underscores that while being deferred is not a guarantee of admission, it’s also not an outright rejection. You still have an opportunity to strengthen your application and make a compelling case for admission.

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How to Improve Your Chances of Admission

1. Submit a Letter of Continued Interest/Deferral Letter:
   Reiterate your strong interest in attending Georgetown. If Georgetown is still your first choice, let that be known. A letter of continued interest signals that you remain enthusiastic and ready to enroll if accepted.
2. Share Significant Updates:
   There may be relevant updates or new information that have come to light since you first submitted your application in October. Some possible information to share:
   • A major award or recognition.
   • A paper or project that gained new traction or publication opportunities.
   • Leadership roles or community initiatives that have grown significantly.
3. Submit Your Midyear Report:
   Strong grades can strengthen your candidacy. Make sure your midyear transcript reflects your continued academic success.

How to Write a Georgetown LOCI

1. Reiterate Your Strong Interest in Georgetown
   
2. Share Significant Updates. There may be relevant updates or new information that have come to light since you first submitted your application in October. Some possible information to share:
   
   • A major award or recognition.
   • A paper or project that gained new traction or publication opportunities.
   • Leadership roles or community initiatives that have grown significantly.

Strengthen Remaining Applications

A deferral gives you time to refine your overall strategy before January deadlines and reexaming your Regular Decision Applications.

• Refine your Application Narrative. (If you don't feel like you have a strong narrative, check out this blog article!)
• Revisit your Personal Statement
• Strengthen school-specific supplementals
• Update your activities list
• Confirm that your college list is balanced

Stay Focused

A deferral is not a rejection—it’s an invitation to stay in the game. Keep excelling academically, remain proactive, and use this as an opportunity to refine your strategy. Remember, many successful students use setbacks as fuel for future success.

I like to share this quote from a past student to just offer some perspective:

“If I hadn’t been deferred in the early round, I wouldn’t have realized how much my application needed improvement. I made changes and ended up getting into all of my top schools during regular decision. It was a blessing in disguise.”

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How We Can Help

• A detailed review of your Early application to identify any red flags or weaknesses that may have contributed to your deferral
• Personalized advice on crafting an effective Letter of Continued Interest
• Actionable steps to improve your chances of turning a deferral into an acceptance this spring
• Guidance on refining your narrative and overall admissions strategy for RD or ED II

If you were deferred from Georgetown and want help feel free to reach out.

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This article was updated in December 2025 for the 2025-2026 Admissions Cycle.