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Defer An Acceptance

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Hi, is there anyway to defer an acceptance to DO school? I am still trying to wrap up my other degree here (I don’t want to give this up after 2 years of investment in it). How should I ask for deferral? After I paid my deposit? Or before?
 
Hi, is there anyway to defer an acceptance to DO school? I am still trying to wrap up my other degree here (I don’t want to give this up after 2 years of investment in it). How should I ask for deferral? After I paid my deposit? Or before?
It is kind of late in the game to ask for a deferral
 
But spent two years with my master already. I want my degrees and my papers.
You know, Pineapple(s) , it's really difficult for a Canadian applicant to gain admission to a US medical school.
Lightning may not strike twice for you.
I don't believe this would be approved as a valid reason for deferral.
Speak to your current school and see if you can pause progress on your Masters degree at the end of this semester.