<p>Consider that the ED stats may not be the same next year. There could be other students thinking now just like you are!</p>
<p>It would be helpful imo, if possible, to get a a few more years of ED data to see how this year compared to other recent years.</p>
<p>If you go forward with your gap year, besides having an excellent Plan A, be sure to have an excellent plan B in case you don’t get in ED.</p>