Deferring Admission

[ammarsfound]

Hi,

I just had an interview with my top choice school. My interviewer asked me if I planned to go straight to med school. I said that I *might* defer admission for a year to get some life experiences I might not be able to get after med school started. It didn't occur to me at the time, but could this hurt me?

Thanks

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[CoolWhipp]

Hi,

I just had an interview with my top choice school. My interviewer asked me if I planned to go straight to med school. I said that I *might* defer admission for a year to get some life experiences I might not be able to get after med school started. It didn't occur to me at the might, but could this hurt me?

Thanks

What?

 

[BBender716]

This could definitely hurt you, depending on the school. The MSAR usually says whether or not schools are favorable towards deferments. However, most of the time, you need a good reason to defer (Fulbright, etc.). But if you weren't specific and didn't say "travel" or something like that, all is not lost! I'm for you!

 

[Musclemass]

If you want a gap year, why did you apply?

Definitely not a plus, leaves a poor impression. If I were the interviewer, I'd think "What the f***, can't this guy make up his mind?"

It's really not a good idea to share inner thoughts during an interview. The objective of the interview is to sell your positives, not to demonstrate your uncertainties.

 

[NickNaylor]

I agree with BB - why might you defer? Hopefully you gave a reason to the interviewer...