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<p>I was rejected from Harvard, unfortunately, but I am still as determined as ever to get in; I was thinking about maybe taking a gap year and applying again next year.</p>

<p>The problem is, the gap-year program I have in mind is essentially a one-year academic program for college Freshmen (at the Rothberg International school of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem). The expectation is that graduates of this program will then move on to be admitted as Sophomores to other colleges.</p>

<p>But, seeing as Harvard's transfer admit rates are very low -- can I choose to apply again as a freshman and regard the Rothberg program as a gap-year for all purposes as opposed to a college year? In general, does taking an academic curriculum during a gap-year preclude one from being admitted as a freshman?</p>

<p>Your thoughts and advice will be appreciated!</p>

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<p>anybody, please?</p>

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<p>I only have one suggestions: don't take the gap year just because of trying to get into Harvard again. Your chances are slim.</p>

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<p>please explain... why are they slim?
(that is, why are they any slimmer than they would be for the average RD applicant applying in his senior year?</p>

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<p>^ because you have already been rejected.</p>

<p>did you apply to other universities? why don't you attend the 2nd choice uni/college and apply for transfer.</p>

<p>Unless you are going to do something credible this coming year, you will look the same when next year's application comes around...why would they admit you then?</p>

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<p>I plan to work as an intern in the Israeli Knesset next year, which ties into my passion for Israel that was quite apparent in my app. Plus, I'll be taking courses at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Is that significant enough?</p>

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<p>look...thats great, but no one here is going to give you a definite answer as to whether you will get in or not the following year.</p>

<p>If i were you, I would attend the 2nd choice college/university and go from there. but up to you.</p>

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<p>but my chances as a transfer are a lot lower, no?</p>

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<p>transferring rates may appear to be lower - but you have to understand, that if you did well in college - maintain a high GPA and participate in many clubs and activities - jewish related, in your case - that will help you alot.</p>

<p>especially if your 2nd choice college/universities is in the top 20. If your 2nd choice is not a top 20, then...perhaps...consider taking a year off.</p>

<p>its your life, so weigh out the options and see which one is more appropriate. There is still a strong chance that you will get rejected next year if you apply freshmen again, then what do you intend to do? take another year off? </p>

<p>think about it</p>