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Category Archives: Gap Year
COVID-19: Considering a gap year?
With COVID-19 creating uncertainty around a traditional campus experience this fall, some high school seniors are considering postponing college and taking a “gap year” instead. Admissions deans are encouraging students not to rush their college enrollment decisions as the coronavirus … Continue reading
Gap year: a smart solution?
“Not on my sofa!” was one parent’s response at the prospect of their child taking a gap year before starting college. Fair enough, yet if well planned, could a gap year be a smart solution? Evidence suggests that students who … Continue reading
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Gap Year: Growing in Appeal
While some gap-year programs can cost tens of thousands of dollars, other high-quality experiences are free and provide a living stipend. How students choose to spend a gap year varies widely, from study-abroad programs to volunteer programs or staying at home … Continue reading
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