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What I can give you is something like the current results. Even if it's not a result, it's okay if it's in progress. I will pursue it to the fullest. For the second case, I think this is very important. You have to prepare for the 123 world. [Music] Hello everyone. Today's date is April 1st, and we've had to film this video in a hurry. The reason is that most students will have received their admission results. Right? Some of you may have been accepted into the university you wanted, but looking at this year's admission results, it seems like it's not very good. Our students are doing okay, and there are many of them, but overall, the trend of admitting fewer international students started last year. Because of that, even for Ivy League students, the results haven't been great. So, what am I going to talk about today? It seems like many students who received a deferral or waitlist are not doing well. So, first, I will explain what a deferral and waitlist are. To explain it simply and quickly, a deferral is like a waiting list, and for a waitlist, it means that although this student is good in all aspects, they are still being considered for admission to see if they can be a better fit than other students, or if there are other factors to consider. Is this a good thing to keep in mind? Let's look at it. That doesn't mean you should give up. A waitlist is different from a deferral, but they are similar. What is ultimately considered is the student's profile. For example, if a school can admit about 1,000 to 2,000 students, let's say roughly 1,000. They can admit 5,000 students. But not all students who receive an offer will choose that school, right? They receive offers from about 5 or 6 schools. So, most of them go into the early decision pool, and then the remaining half will be filled through regular decision. So, the waitlist means that our student has this much potential, and among the 1,000 spots we can offer, we don't know how many of these students will choose our school. So, we give them a spot on the waitlist. This is why schools have waitlists. So, most schools have about a 10% chance of admission from the waitlist. In other words, they accept a lot of students for waitlists and deferrals. However, the actual probability of getting in is said to be less than 20%, and for the waitlist, it's considered a bit higher than that. Then, the important thing is this, right? If I was deferred or waitlisted, they send a letter, right? What do we send in May? Can we change the deferral or waitlist status to an offer? This is really important. What should students prepare now? We are also telling our students this, and some students are being told. What more should they do? This is the unfortunate part. If we get a deferral or waitlist, the worst thought is, "I'll just be rejected anyway." This is the worst thought. Honestly, more students are deferred or waitlisted than rejected. About half are waitlisted, and about half are deferred. Among them, 10% get in. For early decision, it's less than 7%. You've probably received many waitlist notifications. For our students who have been notified by April 1st, they need to quickly show their continued interest in the school by writing a deferral letter or waitlist letter in mid-April. However, there is a lot of confusion about how to write a deferral letter or waitlist letter. I don't want to talk about obvious things. There are other things too. For example, if I received a deferral or waitlist and then got accepted into UCLA, and I really want to go to UCLA, there aren't many waitlisted or deferred students from UCLA. Just by being waitlisted, I have a chance to be considered. Of course, it's not guaranteed. So, first, we tell our students not to rest at all until April. The admissions process ends in January, and then they take a break. Most people don't want to do anything, like partying or hanging out. However, we are telling them not to stop their extracurricular activities, whether they are school-related or not, and to work even harder. The most important thing is that if your GPA is not managed properly, you shouldn't have high expectations for a deferral or waitlist letter. This is because your GPA is the most important thing. Second, you might think you need to take more standardized tests. That's not necessarily true. For example, if you have a score of 1500, you can get a waitlist offer. But if you're short on time, focus on your GPA. If you can improve your GPA from a C to a B, that will be a reason for them to reconsider. So, how should you write a deferral or waitlist letter? Of course, the first thing is that it should not be something that was not included in your application from January or December. You must include what you have done from January or December until April. That's the first thing. For example, if you are taking a class and will finish in the top 20 out of 150 students, you can mention that. Or, if you have participated in any school or extracurricular activities since January, there are many competitions. Internships are also very common. So, even if you haven't found an internship yet, you can look for one. Our students are also finding them organically. If you have received an internship offer, and it's a competitive one, that can be a strong point. However, admissions officers are very busy. So, don't just list things. Explain them in detail. For example, you can say, "Based on the competition, I have achieved this much." They don't know what to write, so they search on Google. So, don't just write anything. Also, if you have participated in competitions, you should mention them. If you have, you don't need to be afraid to mention them, like winning an award or something. The first part is the starting statistics. What results can you show now? Even if it's not a result, it's okay if it's in progress. I will pursue it to the fullest. For the second case, I think this is very important. You have to prepare for the 123 world. The first is the starting statistics. The second is why you are applying now. For example, if you really like a particular university, let me give you an example. Most strategic applicants have parents or guardians. So, for example, my mother's job ended. This is a very important period. If these periods overlap, for example, if they say that they have retired and are looking for a job, I will tell them that. I am looking for a job. This is a very personal aspect. However, if you make it sound like your parents have retired and are looking for jobs, it's a personal story. You can talk about your current situation. For example, international students often create their own companies and earn a lot of money. With that money, they can invest in something. But they gave that money to their parents to help with living expenses. I received a lot of help from my parents when I was in college, like financial assistance or other support. So, if you share your personal stories, it can be very helpful. Finally, you need to mention again why you need to go to this school. Don't just say you want to go to this school. They don't ask that. So, in this section, you must explain why you absolutely must go to UCLA, or Paris, or Berkeley, or wherever it is. For example, if you are a student who values internships very much, like at Dartmouth, and internships are very important to you, and you are passionate about internships, you can say that you are passionate about internships and that you want to experience them. You can say that you believe Dartmouth's environment is the best fit for you. The first is the starting statistics. What have you been doing at school since January or April, or since November until April? Second, why are you applying? And finally, why do you absolutely need to be considered by this school, surpassing all these other people? And it must be shown with sincerity. For example, if you are applying to UCLA, you can talk about your personality and connect it to your story. You can say that you are a perfect fit for UCLA and that you will blend well with the school. Or, why is the energy of the school a good fit for you? You need to mention these things. And why should they accept you? And if you write that clearly, then. If you have to provide starting statistics, and you haven't done anything since January, haven't participated in competitions, haven't done internships, and your GPA is declining, then you can't really use it. No, I still think you should write it. For example, even if your GPA has dropped, you can still get a waitlist offer. You know, if you're working hard and suddenly your grades drop. What I'm saying now is that you don't necessarily need to have a perfect score, but you can show that you are trying. For example, even if you usually get an A, but now you're getting a B, you can mention that you will definitely improve and do well on your final exam. And for example, if you haven't actively participated in school or extracurricular activities, there must be a reason. But if these students are not managing their time well and are not living a diligent life, then they can be considered. For example, if you say that you are not good at time management, then people might think that you can improve. So, I would write honestly. Instead, for those students, it might be better to reduce the starting statistics a bit and focus more on personal aspects and why they want to go to that school. Then, the last question is, what is the recommended length for a deferral or waitlist letter? Admissions officers read hundreds of applications a week. They don't have time. But if you have to write a deferral or waitlist letter, admissions officers will read about one to two pages. If it's written clearly, then. Most of the time, they will finish reading within one to two pages. So, today, due to the sudden announcement of results, I thought this information would be necessary, so I filmed it with concern. Finally, I strongly recommend that you include your name and application number. They already know who you are, so I'm telling you this. You don't need to write your name and application number. You should write your starting statistics and try to get accepted into your desired university. If you have a deferral or waitlist and your situation is not good, and you think, "What's the point of trying?" Don't have that mindset. Try your best until the very end. Many students are deferred or waitlisted. It's true that not everyone gets in. But if you were deferred or waitlisted because you haven't lived diligently or worked hard, then you should live diligently even after you go to college. Don't be too discouraged. If you really want to go to a good university, you can still go to a good university. You can also transfer. There are people at the university who can help you with transferring. Go and ask them. I don't recommend retaking the exam. It's not the end, but a new beginning. If you want to go to UC, but you can't get into UCLA, you can go to UC Irvine. If you get good grades there, you can transfer to UCLA. Or, you can go to a community college and then transfer to UCLA. So, don't think that your chances are gone or that there's no hope. You should finish your deferral or waitlist letter well and get the best possible results to have an admission process without regrets. The result is not everything. Right? So, I've tried to include only the most important information in case you prepare poorly. I hope you can absorb it quickly and apply it well. Thank you for watching and listening. If you have any questions, please ask. I hope you can challenge yourself with a deferral or waitlist letter. Of course, it's difficult to do this for the same school, but I hope you do well. I will come back with more good videos and good information. Please watch. Thank you. Ah, yes.