Deferring Admission For A Year?

Applying to College
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<p>I'm considering doing this (I'm applying to college this autumn), but I'm not entirely sure whether or not I want to do. My reasons for doing so would be (1) especially due to the fact I'm homeschooled, I want to gain more real-world experience, stuff outside of academics and my usual ECs and (2) the fact I'm a few years younger than the average college applicant.</p>

<p>If I want to defer admission, do I have to make my mind up now? Or, if I'm accepted next year, can I hold off deciding till then?</p>

<p>Also, how would this affect the whole process of applying for financial aid? (I'm international, btw).</p>

<p>Finally, I suppose one can't defer admission for more than one year?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>You should apply and once accepted, inform the school quickly. I dunno how it would affect FA.</p>

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<p>^Will every college allow students to defer after their admission (without informing the college beforehand)?</p>

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<p>Well I can’t speak for every college but once a college makes you an offer, they are committed to you. However, they can’t compel you to attend and would rather have you come a year later than lose out on you.</p>

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<p>Not every college will allow you to defer. Some may make you reapply with the new class.</p>