my question to your question is - why didn't you apply when you are ready. Thsi also apply on all other job's application, where is your brain buddy? take it or leave it, this is a real business enviornment, don;t ask daddy to do you any favor. after all, ask the interviewer during your interview but i have a serious doubt about a long defer. defer your degree instead dude if you get an offer. anyway, fast process could bring you form zero to offer in 2-3 months, 4-6 months is the normal speed nowadays. it all depends on the class date. im not sure about overseas applicants but the overall speed should be about the same. good luck!