<p>I've already called UMCP about this, but it's hard to get a straight answer. If I defer my admission at college park for a year, and I'm then bound to attend, so I can't apply to other schools during my gap year? Also, what's generally the process for asking for a deferral? All I've found on the website is that each case is individually reviewed. Do I agree to attend first, and then ask to defer, or defer first? Thanks!</p>