<p>I ask because I can’t find the answer to this on the conservatories’ site(s). We are in a bind, and must consider this option if it is something that can be done.
I know the Ivy League universities do allow it. They are as difficult to gain admission to, but their process and purpose is so different.
If anyone knows, do chime in. I am certain someone will pop here and suggest calling the school(s) directly, but we much prefer to know if this option exists and if it is something that some have done as a matter of course before we speak to the schools.
Any help/experience shared has our deepest gratitude.</p>
<p>When DD had made her final decision and notified the others, one came back and stated that they would hold her acceptance and scholarship open for a year in case she changed her mind. That seemed to be unusual and it was for VP. Undergrad VP they are not really casting or filling open spots so it may be very different in schools where there are lmited openings and they are filling particular spots. It is probably easier in larger shcools or universities. Don’t know how you find out without asking though. </p>
<p>I remember that Oberlin did not. (They did for the majors in the college, but not for music performance.) We were exploring gap years also. I think they do not want you to spend a year not working on your music. </p>
<p><a href=“https://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/admissions/contact/faq.dot”>https://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/admissions/contact/faq.dot</a>
Double Degree applicants should note that the Conservatory of Music generally does not grant deferred enrollment.</p>
<p>Berklee allows this</p>
<p>I think it really depends on the school. I know that at some of the places my son auditioned it clearly stated on the website that deferrals were not allowed because merit scholarships are allocated according to that particular cohort. In other words, they will not carry over scholarships from one year to the next and you won’t get a scholarship the next year because you aren’t auditioning again.</p>
<p>So far it seems the general sense is that this is not possible, or not done, excepts in unusual circumstances and maybe (?) not the first tier conservatories. (Not suggesting, Singersmom07, just guessing.) Life does sometime throw a curveball, but #:-S
I suppose the show must go on.</p>
<p>Usually, the judgement would be that there is is too much uncertainty about what would present in a year’s time. Would the technique be not just maintained, but advanced? Would the voice mature appropriately? Would performance opportunities enable the musician to keep their “stage legs”? And, how competitive would this performer be against those who audition next year, those who would be the cohort peers if admission was deferred? In most instances, it would be necessary to reapply, with all that entails. Good luck in resolving this issue. </p>
<p>The folks on this side of the forum are a class act. Your helpfulness is gratefully acknowledged. Best to all our kids :)>- whose path will always require the good will of others.</p>