If I was to take a year or 2 off

<p>Would do anything?</p>

<p>Maybe you'd learn to employ the subjunctive.</p>

<p>I would not go to college 2 years after high school.</p>

<p>that is not a very good idea, because you will get used to the idea of working. If you do go back, it would be hard to adjust.</p>

<p>It depends on what you're planning to do with that time. If you're planning to live at home, spend your parents' money, and play video games all day...It won't do you any good.</p>

<p>If you're going to volunteer, travel, etc (basically, something that can and probably will change your life for the better), then yeah, that'll probably make you a "better" person.</p>

<p>What exactly is your question, though? In terms of college admissions, you mean?</p>

<p>I believe I've read about this somewhere before - and the answer is, no it does not help in college admissions, 'unless' you do something amazing, like run and get elected to your city council as an alderman, or somethign extravagent like that.</p>

<p>I actually think taking a year or two off would be helpful for a lot of people, the endless grind of school wears people down. Going into college with a high school mentality isn't good, it limits your thinking. A year or two off might give you more of an adult perspective which will help you in your classes, probably.</p>

<p>People say that for private colleges it's best to apply as a senior in high school, get accepted, and then take a "gap" year before actually enrolling. Many private schools allow this. For public schools they don't allow this but there shouldn't be any penalty for waiting a year or two to apply, as long as your senior grades are good.</p>

<p>noes ways!!11</p>