Gap year & re-apply

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If I decide to reject my offers this year and reapply for next year will it make a difference ?
Will I be able to apply to just one I’m assuming
Anyone ever done this for uni of Edinburgh or uni of Bristol? :smile:

Reply 1

McGinger

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by User222225

If I decide to reject my offers this year and reapply for next year will it make a difference ?
Will I be able to apply to just one I’m assuming
Anyone ever done this for uni of Edinburgh or uni of Bristol? :smile:

If you decide not to go this year, you would cancel your 2025 entry UCAS application and start a new one in the autumn for 2026 entry. You would have 5 new choices, and you could repeat some from this year if you wanted to, but just be aware that you are not guaranteed a repeat offer.

Reply 2

User222225

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Thanks ! I already have offers back and not planning on firming anything. Once I get all offers , if I cannot defer them I will start again next year

Reply 3

McGinger

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by User222225

Thanks ! I already have offers back and not planning on firming anything. Once I get all offers , if I cannot defer them I will start again next year

Deferral is usually straight forward if you ask early enough . After Easter, Unis may be more reluctant as they have started to finalise course numbers. This is a far better option than reapplication, unless you are wanting apply to a 'new' Uni choice - it avoids the protentional of rejection from an offer you already have / want.

Reply 4

User222225

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by McGinger

Deferral is usually straight forward if you ask early enough . After Easter, Unis may be more reluctant as they have started to finalise course numbers. This is a far better option than reapplication, unless you are wanting apply to a 'new' Uni choice - it avoids the protentional of rejection from an offer you already have / want.