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The benefits of taking a gap year extend beyond the individual student. Students who take gap years go on to impact the world, and the…
If your plan post-gap year is to continue on to college, then you’ll need to find time to get those applications in. You can apply…
A gap year is a leap of faith. Will it be the best year or your life? Do the pros outweigh the cons? For many high…
There are so many incredible ways to spend your gap year, semester, or summer. In order to get a well-rounded, culturally rich education, you need…
The ultimate question: should you go straight to graduate school or take some time to figure out what you want? For people who have been…
If you’re thinking about taking a gap year after high school or during college, it can be daunting to figure out what kinds of activities would merit…
Senior year of high school can be intense. Mounting extra-curriculars, academic milestones, and college applications take up tons of time. The busyness of senior year…
The decision to take a gap year, semester, or summer before or during college can be a big one, so it’s important to figure out if…
Taking a gap year after high school can help you maximize your college experience. The second half of high school tends to be laser-focused on…