I applied to a University but I don't want to go there anymore. I actually want to go to a different University but there is a SUPER SLIM chance of me getting in. So, if/when I don't get accepted into the college that i wanted to go into, is it an okay thing to wait a year and then applying to that same college? (the only reason there's a slim chance I'll get in this year is because my application is late AND i forgot to submit an essay along with it. I have a high GPA so if I submit it on time with everything next year then I'll definately get in.)
2007-03-07 01:53:46 · 8 answers · asked by cherriecheezecake 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yes, there's nothing wrong with it, as long as you do something with that year (don't just sit around the house). Use it to gain life experience, as that's something else that colleges like to look for, especially in students that do take a year off. On another note, though, it's not only a high GPA that gets you into college.
2007-03-07 01:57:34 · answer #1 · answered by crzywriter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do decide not to go to a University, then go to a community college while you are waiting to go to the University that you want. There is nothing wrong with waiting, but if you don't keep your mind going even a little bit, and if you don't get used to the college atmosphere, and what some will be expecting of you once you get there, it will be a shock.
Community College are cheap, and you can sign up for one or two core classes for about a fourth of the cost that it would cost for you to go to a university and get the same classes, and the good thing is, nearly all community college course will transfer, assuming it is accredited.
I was in my junior year, and I took a semester off because I was tired, and needed to get a mental break, and after this semester, I will graduate next December, relatively on schedule. SO it really is not deal, just don't get comfortable in you life, and forget about college.
2007-03-07 02:07:48 · answer #2 · answered by rakitwhore007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still go to college this year - and transfer to that college next year. Most of your basic classes that are required - are what you will be taking your freshman year - and they will most likely all transfer over. You can check on that pretty easily.
If you take a year off - you should have a plan. What is your plan for that year of waiting? Sounds like you didn't have much of a plan before - (sending your app late - and not including an essay.) So - make sure you have a plan for that year. Maybe you can go to work in the field that you're planning to major in - in a low level job - just to be around the environment. Employers, though, won't be thrilled that you are only planning to stay one year.
Truly - I think it best for you to go ahead and go to college this year - and then transfer over to the college of your choice. You will have a degree from the second college - and nobody is going to question how many of the 4 years you spent there. Your diploma will be from that school.
What's the reason that you don't want to go to the original University you chose? Is it cirricullum? Distance from home? A cute boy is there? Think about your reasoning - and whether or not it's really in your best interest.
2007-03-07 02:11:41 · answer #3 · answered by liddabet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the year off to further your education--take a few classes at a community college--get some of those freshmen classes out of the way now; earn a paycheck to help you with expenses now and save some for use when you get into the school you want to go to. See about starting mid year instead of waiting for next fall--sometimes you can, others you can't. Keep yourself busy no matter what you decide to do--remember all your friends will either be in school or at work too!
2007-03-07 02:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by tkltafoya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd advise not waiting. The longer you wait, the bigger chance you have of being distracted and never going: you could fall in love, start a family, get a well paying job, etc. If you are alerady accepted to a college, even if it's not your first choice, you should go. It might surprise you-- you may love it. And if you don't, at least get some gen ed credits under your belt and then transfer to another school.
2007-03-07 02:02:49 · answer #5 · answered by Rachael H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did and I was in the top 1/4 of my graduating class and it was harder to get back into the swing of school life.
I would go to a local community college, most of them accept students right until school starts. even if you just go part time, you will have credits to transfer, and you may be able to only do one semester there and then transfer to the school you really want to go to, the deadlines are more leanient for transfer students from other colleges than for high school students.
2007-03-07 02:16:19 · answer #6 · answered by butterflygurl085 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many students in the UK take a year off (they call it a 'gap year') before moving on to university. They do community service (overseas & local), work to earn some money for college, travel etc.
As long as you use your year wisely to contribute to your development as well as to improve the well-being if others, it won't be a waste. Plus it'll look really good on your college application.
All the best! =)
2007-03-07 02:02:53 · answer #7 · answered by acidten 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's a wise choice, but don't allow yourself to get lazy, have fun, but do some occasional studying just to keep your mind active...
2007-03-07 02:00:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋