<p>So i know Georgtown has a policy of allowing accepted students to defer admission for one year and not have to reapply... does anyone know how often this is granted or if the school looks poorly upon it? Also I'm wondering if my other schools - Stanford, Pomona, Boston College, and Furman - have any sort of similar policy?</p>
<p>One way to find out is to go to each school's website and look for their link to something called "Forms", "Special Request Forms" or something like that. If you see a "Request for deferred admission" Form to download, then I guess you can assume they'll consider it. That's a safe way to find out without asking them directly.
Also, if you go over their admissions website with a fine-tooth comb you might find a statement about it. For example, UCLA says they'll consider it for exceptional circumstances such as military service and case-by-case; USC says absolutely not, right on their website. Usually if colleges allow it, they don't broadcast it, and yet the forms can be found on the college website somewhere.</p>
<p>I know a kid who did it at Stanford, so they definitely allow it.</p>
<p>First you have to commit to attending the school by the common response date. Second, you must also read the fine print and abide by the terms of the deferral as some are very specific stating if you defer at the school you are accepted to, you cannot make any new applications or take credits at any other schools. At some schools if you get a merit scholarship, if you defer, you lose the money.</p>
<p>Policies do vary by school so make sure you understand the policies.</p>