College Admissions Consulting Top 5 Series: College Lists and College Cost Savings Strategies; Office Hours: Deferring Your Enrollment Written by College Coach Guest Authoron May 6th, 2020 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach college cost savings, college lists, deferred admissions, deferring enrollment, Already know that you’d like to defer your enrollment for next year, whether for a specific reason or just to take a break? We have guidance on the who, what, where, and when of requesting a deferral. We’ll continue our Top 5 series with our top five things to keep in mind when putting together a college list and top five college cost savings strategies. To listen to other episodes, visit Getting In: A College Coach Conversation on VoiceAmerica or search for us on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you’re there, please leave us a rating or review! We appreciate your feedback. Related Resources Read | Posted on December 12th, 2025 Best Gifts for the Student in Your Life Read | Posted on December 5th, 2025 What to do if deferred? Read | Posted on November 20th, 2025 Should You Take a Gap Year Before Applying to Medical School?