Deferring Admission?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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<p>I was accepted to Cal Poly today as an English major, and it’s my top choice. However, I have committed to be a foreign exchange student through Rotary in the fall for a year [I am taking a gap year and will be enrolled in high school… again] </p>

<p>I called Admissions and they said to defer admission you had to write a letter to the Vice Provost with a “compelling” reason… My reason is partially financial. I cannot currently afford to attend Cal Poly, but during my gap year, my mom will have a full-time job, I will receive my inheritance, and finances won’t be an issue at all.</p>

<p>Do you think since I won’t be attending another college, and I am actually doing something productive that they will let me defer my admission? Does anyone have experience with this? I am kinda scared I won’t get in if I re-apply due to the fact that my senior year has been rather rocky…</p>

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<p>Bump bump bump~</p>

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<p>Do what the admissions office said and write a compelling letter. i wouldnt worry to much about your senior year grades. i got accepted with low numbers. dont stress to much and good luck!</p>

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<p>It comes down to what you really want. If you want to go to school now, apply for loans and then immediately pay them off when you get your inheritance.</p>

<p>If you want to travel abroad, apply for the deferral and hope you get it and do that. Either way, you need to be decisive.</p>

<p>Best of luck! You have more choices than most kids.</p>