<p>Basically, a lot of things were going on in my life and I was not really able to focus all of my attention into college searches, applying to colleges, etc. I was very overwhelmed. So I have missed the actual deadlines to apply to virtually any school with a voice program lol. Do you think it would hurt my chances that I am (I have no other option) taking a gap year instead of going straight off to college? On my time off Ill be doing things like getting my license, getting a job, hiring a vocal coach to prepare for auditions and such. So I mean its not like I would be doing absolutely nothing. I think getting a vocal coach during my gap year would be really beneficial. Another thing, me and my family dont really have the finances to do traveling which I notice a lot of people do if their taking a gap year. Do you think that my plan of action is a good one? What could I do differently? Also, does the fact that I am a bass baritone singer (from my understanding its not an extremely common vocal type) help my chances of getting into a good school with a voice program? I am open to all advice.</p>
<p>Nothing wrong with taking a gap year. Try to be better postured for the application timeline next year.</p>