Hello, I had a query regarding graduate school applications.
I was planning on applying for graduate schools for Fall 2023. However, I currently have an offer for a job that I want to pursue for the next year. I was still thinking of applying to the schools to understand the process and improve my profile for next year accordingly. I wanted to ask are there any downfalls to this, that is, to applying and possibly getting selected but not joining the school? Also, I wanted to ask what are the possibilities of deferring one's application for a master's program for an year if one does get selected?
Thanks a lot for all your help, it is much appreciated!