What's the process to defer at American University School of Communication?

If anyone has deferred their admission at American University, specifically in the School of Communication, could you share your insights on the process? I'm trying to figure out if it's a viable option for me.

To defer your admission at American University, you must follow a specific process:

1. You'll need to request a deferral proposal to the Undergraduate Admissions Office, laying out your reasons for wanting to defer and the activities you plan to engage in during the deferral period. This request should be well-written as the deferral committee will review the merits of your reasons to grant or deny the deferral request.

2. When writing your deferral proposal, think about what you'll be doing during the deferral period that will help you grow personally and how these experiences will benefit you when you finally join the university. A well-structured gap year could include volunteer work, internships, work experience, or other opportunities for personal development.

3. You'll also need to submit your enrollment commitment with the required nonrefundable deposit by the decision response date mentioned in your admission letter. Be sure to clearly express that you'll indeed enroll after the proposed deferment period.

4. Most universities, including American University, defer admittance for up to a year, so make sure to keep that in mind while planning your activities.

While these are general guidelines, you should reach out to the American University Undergraduate Admissions Office to confirm the specifics for your situation and program. Furthermore, keep in mind that the decision to grant deferral requests is at the discretion of the admissions office, so they may not grant every request.

I hope this has been helpful and I wish you the best of luck with your deferral proposal and future academic endeavors.