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My son is considering taking a gap year before starting university and may want to defer his entry. How can I best advise him?
If your son decides that he would rather defer his university place, he would need to discuss this with the universities as soon as possible. This is something that the universities themselves can change if they are able to accommodate the request.
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- We aren't happy with the universities our son has chosen. What can be done about it?
- My son is considering taking a gap year before starting university and may want to defer his entry. How can I best advise him?
- Our daughter is working abroad this year. She's holding a place at university but is having doubts about the course. Have you any suggestions?
- Our daughter has received better exam results than she needs for her conditional firm choice. What can she do?
- My daughter has accepted a deferred place, but would like to start the course this year. What can she do?