May I transfer to NYU or other college during a gap year?

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Just got my rejection from Tandon today…
I only require two colleges this year: UNC, and NYU. (got accepted by UNC business but I reject them for waiting for the news from NYU)
I m a junior for the 2022 fall, GPA of 3.98. The current university is too easy for me（even offline courses). I wonder that can I require the transfer for 2023 but also take a gap year.
Any suggestion?

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  • I wonder if I could take a gap year for 2022 fall. But at the same time, I could require transfer for 2023 spring.
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  1. You could check with UNC and see if they’d consider letting you attend even though you declined their offer. For future reference you could have accepted your spot at UNC and then withdrawn if you were later accepted at NYU.

  2. Yes, you can apply to transfer during a gap year. Make sure you have your LORs in line before you leave your current school. Schools will also be interested in what you are doing during your gap year.

  3. If you’re at a 4 year college you may want to take a leave of absence rather than fully withdrawing in case you don’t get accepted to any transfer schools (or any you want to attend).

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For 1, I first Know that I could accept and then withdraw…! Thank YOU! And your advice is really really helpful! Thank you so much!

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You should find new schools to apply - because UNC will not look favorably upon you next year. And why would NYU accept you?

What is your major at Tandon / UNC?

I would suggest you continue on with your current program, even if you find it too easy - unless you have something spectacular you can do next year that would make your application stronger.

Applying to two top flight schools as a transfer was shortsighted - unless you planned only for those two or to return to your school.

That would be a much smarter move - especially given all that is happening economically.

If you are assured of a spectacular job that will strengthen your app for the next year, I get it. But clearly you aren’t. And taking a leave of absence in this case will be a mistake.

Good luck.

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Thank you！ I stayed this semester…

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So you’ll finish where you are? The job market is robust - you’ll be fine.

Good luck.