I’m really debating if i should take a gap year or not. Haven’t received an offer from my top choice yet, however if I do i was thinking of deferring it and if I don’t i was thinking of reapplying. The acceptance rate is 10%, and obviously deferred entry would be more secure but the chances are obviously not the highest. I’ve seen so much stuff about gap years being the best decision but i’m just worried about feeling like i’ve made a mistake as from now i’d have to wait a year and a half to go to uni. I’ve had in my mind for the past two years that I’d just go straight to uni and i was really excited for it, however am really not sure on what to do now. I do have a plan of what I would do on a gap year, however I do feel I was excited to become independent after year 13, and am worried staying at home for another year will lower my excitement for uni when I do actually go? I don’t think i’d be lonely on my gap year, as my twin is thinking of taking one too as she didn’t get into her top choice, which is the same as mine. Is it unrealistic to take a gap year and move out to live somewhere else? Is it even worth it then due to paying for rent etc. Any advice would be so helpful! (also any tips for what to do on a gap year in case i do decide to do one)