Deferral requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis; admitted first-year Cornell students may request a one or two-year deferred entry. In general, Cornell supports the concept of a gap year experience for students between high school and college with a well-developed plan and personal goals. Admitted international students who seek a deferral due to mandatory military service in their home countries are typically granted a deferral.
If your application has been postponed, you can expect to receive an admission decision in late March, and you're no longer subject to the Early Decision agreement. We encourage you to apply to additional colleges and universities.
We're not able to estimate your chances for admission at this time. Please know there is sincere interest in continued review of your application, and we look forward to giving it full and thoughtful review during Regular Decision consideration.
