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Does anyone have any advice or tips on what such a letter should contain, how it should be worded, successful versus unsuccessful reasons for requesting a deferral, etc.? Would anyone be willing to share a sample letter? I am looking for some general--but solid--direction here.

Alternately, would anyone be able to provide links to relevant threads in which this issue is discussed? I have searched but have found nothing truly remarkable.

Thanks in advance, friends.