what to do with UCAS forum if taking gap year

taking a year out, have some offers, do I just let them auto-decline?
exam season has been hectic and it totally slipped my mind

Reply 1

user100400x

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by mysnowwhitequeen

taking a year out, have some offers, do I just let them auto-decline?
exam season has been hectic and it totally slipped my mind

if i was u id pick my favourite probably like right now before 12 am cause the deadline and then on results day u can ask to defer entry and if u dont wanna go just email them to say youre not interested (thats if u meet the offer) but im only saying that so u dont completely lose the offer otherwise just let them autodecline

Reply 2

LHU-Daisy

Hi there!

As suggested, I would firm the offer you have that you are most happy with and then send that universities admissions team asking them to defer your application.

If you let UCAS Decline by Default and you decide you want to go to university after a gap year you will have to reapply again. At least asking your preferred university to defer your place, you have the place there subject to your meeting the requirements., without having to go through the whole UCAS process again. And then if you decide that university isn't for you, even after deferring you can withdraw from the university still.

I hope this helps!
Daisy- Graduate Advocate 🙂

Reply 3

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

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by mysnowwhitequeen

taking a year out, have some offers, do I just let them auto-decline?
exam season has been hectic and it totally slipped my mind

Are any of your offers for deferred entry?

It’s sensible to pick your favourite now. You can always ask them to defer your offer (if it isn’t deferred and you want to go to that university) or completely withdraw your application (if you do want to reapply instead next year).

By picking a form choice now you maximise your options.