Whats the point of taking a gap year? I wouldn't take this unless you are extremely dedicated to some task, like a budding business, a dream to do something, something you are entirely into, not just an vague idea about taking a year off, especially considering you already have a top school accepting you. Waiting longer will probably only hurt your chances to get into a better school, not improve them. Beyond that, many people have taken "breaks" from school and then life catches up, so they never return. I would seriously consider just sticking it out and attending college. You'll have a lot of free time in college, at least in the beginning, to explore your own interests.