I’m in a situation where I might have to do this for finaid considerations. At the elites, how would reapplying after a gap year affect your chances?
I would be doing productive things, like continuing with some of my ECs, taking enrichment classes (probably a language), and participating in an Olympiad.
I’ll probably apply to HYPMSC
<p>Has anyone done this before?</p>
<p>Most at my school planning a gap year apply as usual and then defer. Did you apply this year? If the issue is getting into schools you didn't the first time, you need to have a phenomenal plan in terms of how you spend the year.</p>
<p>the issue is applying to schools i didn't even apply to this year, due to silly reasons.</p>
<p>i already got into a school.</p>
<p>also, anyone know if it's acceptable to defer matriculation at a school for a year, and reapply to different schools during your gap year?</p>
<p>Some selective schools will not accept another application so soon or ever! Are you trying for a better school? Who turned you down? Have you considered a PG year at a prep school? Many students find this a useful way to improve the CV.</p>
<p>i only applied to two schools, both very selective. i got into one, dinged at the other. i'll reapply to the one i got dinged at and apply to several others.</p>
<p>what do you mean "so soon or ever?"</p>
<p>Look up the poster "nopoisonivy". Her son did this and was quite successful, but he did work on his interests during that year.</p>
<p>Anyone know of any other places/people to look for?</p>
<p>i know the ivies are fine with deferring, as long as it's for a good reason and they are very interested to see what you do</p>
<p>i know of one guy who is deferring yale for one year to live in chile and help the community</p>
<p>i know they are fine with deferring, but are they okay with you applying to different schools while you're doing so?</p>
<p>best way is to call them directly and ask...i don't think you'll be receiving much help from us</p>
<p>One worked at a prison and an orphanage in Bolivia the other walked the Appalachian Trail and worked as a ski bum that winter. All was fine with deferring. One does not need to do research in artificial red blood cells to use the deferral year wisely.</p>
<p>thanks. i'm sure there are plenty of things i could do here as well.</p>