<p>I've been accepted to Northwestern (undergraduate), but I'm wondering if I could take a year off before I start my freshman year.</p>
<p>Is this possible? If not at Northwestern, is this possible at any university?</p>
<p>Thanks all in advance.</p>
<p>Check the school’s policy on deferring enrollment. Most let you, but some don’t defer aid and some prohibit you from going to school in the meantime.</p>
<p>Gap years are getting more and more common. Schools say they like it because the kids come in a bit more mature. My son enjoyed it because he had a cool internship. You don’t have to travel the world or other expensive things to do it. Ask the school - they won’t rescind your acceptance for asking. Good luck!</p>