<p>hey guys, i am in the final year of my studies and really plan to go to the states to get my bachelor's. however, i will not be able to go over straight away after i graduate and may only be able to start my studies 2 years later.</p>
<p>question is, will the colleges/universities be willing to reserve a place for me, if say...i apply straight after i graduate? or should i apply at a later time? i might head to the US 2011/2012 so is it advisable to apply now or later (2010?).</p>
<p>Most universities will defer your enrollment for 1 year if you have a good reason (e.g. you need to serve your military term or want/need to work for a year first). I don’t know if colleges grant deferrals for two years though. </p>
<p>You should probably check with the colleges you are interested in to find out for sure.</p>
<p>I read on the Columbia board about a guy whose admission was deferred for two years; he was a deemed scholar though. You should check with the school that admitted you.</p>
<p>thanks for the replies.</p>
<p>what are the chances of me (an international student) getting into places like…santa monica college, los angeles city college or other colleges?</p>
<p>i have an O level certificate (6 O levels credits) that is similiar to the UK education system, and also a diploma from a tertiary institution.</p>
<p>bitty bump, anyone knows?</p>
<p>Are you from Singapore?</p>
<p>yes, my education certs are from Singapore.</p>
<p>I recommend getting a degree from one of the better Australian Universities instead of coming to the U.S.</p>
<p>they do allow you to defer enrollment (usually 1 year) since you have NS. there are some univs that do not allow this though, notably UC berkeley. not sure about 2 years. you’ve got to ask your school counselor whether any male alumni had successfully reserved his place for 2 years.</p>
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<p>if i was hellbound on setting my sights to Australia, i would not be posting right here. 
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<p>is 6 O level credits and a diploma cert enough to get into CC usually?</p>