If you’ve been deferred, did you know that you may be able to send a letter of continued interest (LOCI)? A LOCI will communicate your continued desire to attend colleges that defer you to the regular decision round. You can send it to an admission office following the basic rules below. (**Not all schools accept these, so check your decision letter before sitting down to write.) 

Ready to start? Follow these guidelines for a successful LOCI:

1. Acknowledge that you applied and were deferred. However, you want to keep the tone positive and reinforce your desire to attend the college. If the school is your top choice, say so and express that you would DEFINITELY attend if accepted. 
2. Thank them for reevaluating/reviewing your materials. 
   Explain anything new that has happened academically or extracurricularly since applying. Have you improved your grades or scores? Have you started a new role in a club? Run a fundraiser? Even win an important game? This is your time to share!
3. Have you visited the institution since applying? Share that here. Focus on anything that particularly stood out to you. Be specific and enthusiastic. 
4. Now add a small “Why Us” section. Why do you want to attend the school? Because of their mission statement? Flexible curriculum? The chance to take X course or join Y club? Let them know here. (If you have already submitted a “Why Us” supplement to the school, use new details here.)
5. Thank them again for their consideration and sign-off. 

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