Has anyone been accepted to Cal Poly SLO and declined the admission knowing you will reapply the following year? If so does the admissions office looking poorly on you for doing so?
Can you take a gap year instead?
That is what I’m doing, although Cal Poly does not allow a deferral. You have to accept or decline from what I understand.
Their info seems a bit vague. Like they might be open to it for a good reason (like illness of the student or a family member). Maybe not just for traveling or wanting a year off, though. You could ask.
They’re pretty clear that they don’t offer deferral. I don’t think they’ll look negatively or positively. You’ll just have to reapply and risk that the pool is stronger. If you’re borderline and REALLY want CP, I’d think hard about the gap year. If your MCA was really high and your major is not too selective, you’ll likely get in next year too. Good luck. Have fun if you do take a year off!