Matriculating a year late?

Applying to College
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<p>Hello all -</p>

<p>Recently I was accepted into a full scholarship year long study abroad program. I intend on completing this program and completing my credits required for graduation by the appropriate time.</p>

<p>However, I would end up entering college a year later than all my peers as I would be taking more AP classes + college classes (I would basically be doing an extra year of high school)</p>

<p>What are the pros/cons to this decision? How would this affect my college admissions chances (my SATs would also be later)?</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>What you should do is apply normally into your suite of colleges. Take your SATs, get your rec letters, everything done – just as if you were enrolling. Once you (and they) decide, then ask for a year’s deferral. Your situation is very normal and I’ve never heard of a college saying NO. I would not pass up your opp abroad. Congrats!</p>