I was accepted off of the waitlist about three months ago, but some changes in my life occurred, and I am not entirely ready to pursue college. I would be working and taking courses during my gap year. How do I inform the school of my decision? My school says that they do not allow full gap year for waitlist acceptances, but I am not in the position for a semester.
Depends upon the school’s policy. If they do not defer for a year, they may not defer for a semester. All you can do is ask admissions.
Contact admissions and ask. That is the only way you will get your answer with 100% certainty. Many schools do not allow people accepted off the waitlist to defer admissions because those students are meant to fill an opening in the incoming fall class.