The odds of getting in the next year?

[RH7]

I'm a final year undergrad student in London, and since most programs in the UK are three years, I'll be graduating at age 21. I'm financially supported for school ($24,000 in the US and $31,000 in the UK) but only until I'm 24. So if I want to do a two-year program in the US, I need to graduate by 2013 - basically I can only take one year off after graduating to work, I can't apply in two or three years if I want to make use of these funds.

I was wondering if anyone knew how likely it is to reapply the following year and actually get in. Next year, I'll be working for a consulting firm in London, but I would only be working there for a few months until the next round of applications are due. So if anyone has information or advice, I'd really appreciate it!

On another note, is deferring entry generally straightforward and allowed by most schools?

[Minerva473]

I'm a final year undergrad student in London, and since most programs in the UK are three years, I'll be graduating at age 21. I'm financially supported for school ($24,000 in the US and $31,000 in the UK) but only until I'm 24. So if I want to do a two-year program in the US, I need to graduate by 2013 - basically I can only take one year off after graduating to work, I can't apply in two or three years if I want to make use of these funds.

I was wondering if anyone knew how likely it is to reapply the following year and actually get in. Next year, I'll be working for a consulting firm in London, but I would only be working there for a few months until the next round of applications are due. So if anyone has information or advice, I'd really appreciate it!

On another note, is deferring entry generally straightforward and allowed by most schools?

For the schools I've looked at deferral seems quite straightforward, especially if you have a job lined up. Check their websites or phone them up.