Gap Year??

Have got a conditional offer for Interpol, and took the entrance exam, and have been on an applicant day - so pretty sure Aber is my first choice. Haven't firmed it up on Ucas yet, but am now thinking about taking a gap year.

Will probably email the uni, but just wondered if anyone had any thoughts, wisdom in this area!
Can I still confirm Aber as my firm choice and wait till results day to finally decide or do you have to commit to a year out before that?
I'm thinking that getting some work experience, extra dosh would come in useful, but I haven't got any firm plans. Also it would be nice to have break from studying

Hi Patpending,

First of all I think doing a GAP year can be an extremely rewarding thing to do. I did one myself before going to university. The reasons for me were pretty similar to you: needed a break, wanted to get some work experience and save cash for uni. So if it's something you think would help you before going to uni then I would say go for it.

It's absolutely fine for you to wait for the A-Level results day before deciding to do a GAP year. Make Aberystwyth University firm on UCAS and then email [email protected] regarding the GAP year.

I hope that helps,
James

Thanks, that's really helpful.
Will need to put some thought into exactly what I'm going to do though if I'm going to convince parents its a good idea.
My track record on finding work hasn't been that great

Thanks, that's really helpful.
Will need to put some thought into exactly what I'm going to do though if I'm going to convince parents its a good idea.
My track record on finding work hasn't been that great

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