Gap Year Planning: Structured Programs and Benefits
AcademicWings Team
You got accepted to college. Congratulations. Now you're thinking: do I go straight in, or do I take a gap year? A gap year is a period, usually twelve ...
Gap Year Overview and Benefits You got accepted to college. Congratulations. Now you're thinking: do I go straight in, or do I take a gap year? A gap year is a period, usually twelve months, between high school and college where you take time off to explore, travel, work, or pursue other activities. It's becoming increasingly common. More students are taking gap years. More colleges support the decision. The benefits are real and substantial. 65% of gap year takers feel more prepared for coll...