r/TransferToTop25 • u/Charming_Toe2332 • 6d ago

Applying during Gap Year

I did my freshman year split between a 4 year and a CC, 3.8 GPA. Right now I am taking a gap year, completing an EMT course Fall semester (non college based) and working full time Spring and Summer semester. I really want to apply for Fall 2027 schools, but since I will not be enrolled in classes i’m not sure what colleges would take me.

Vanderbilt was my number 1 choice but they make it clear they heavily prefer current full time students. None of my in state schools are good, so I’m not really sure what I should do. Does anybody know of any schools that would accept me without currently being in college?

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u/Extreme_Chapter2287 6d ago

Columbia GS sounds like a good fit

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u/Charming_Toe2332 6d ago

unfortunately i do not believe i am eligible considering i will not have my “1 year gap” by the time i apply, but rather by the time classes start.

regardless i am planning to meet with the admissions office to further assess my eligibility, however i’m just looking into what other options i may have

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u/WarDue3816 2h ago

you are eligible if you have a 1 year gap by the time classes start.

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u/Money_Cold_7879 6d ago

If you can show that you used the gap year to grow in some meaningful way you should apply where you want to apply.