Should I Defer?

<p>Hi all I am new on this forum, and figured I sought out some outside, unbiased and objective opinions on whether I should defer my admissions to Baruch and holdout for NYU... </p>

<p>Here's the story: </p>

<p>I'm 24 years old and I recently returned to college. I attend Kingsborough Community College, and I'm doing really well here (3.78 GPA). I'm graduating at the end of this semester and from my calculation I should graduate with a 3.84 GPA. </p>

<p>I applied to Baruch College and I got accepted, but I also was planning on applying to NYU through the CCTOP program. The problem is the major I want to apply for is a Fall Admit only (Due to a recent rule change) so I can't apply to NYU now. I've spoken to and have somewhat built a good relationship with the director of the program. According to her assessment I have a strong chance of getting in... but obviously it's not a sure thing. With Baruch it's a sure thing and I would start in the spring. </p>

<p>Now, I've been thinking of deferring my admissions (which really means I would have to reapply) and holding out for NYU to apply for the fall. </p>

<p>Would anyone advise this? Does anyone know if it's frowned upon to decline admission then reapply? Basically what are your thoughts? </p>

<p>P.S. Also... I might be hearing back from St. John's University with an acceptance letter as well... </p>

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