Gap Year Programs
GAP YEAR /
GAP YEAR /
BRIDGE YEAR
BRIDGE YEAR
The original idea of a "gap year" or "bridge year" is to take time off after graduating from high school and before entering college.
The original idea of a "gap year" or "bridge year" is to take time off after graduating from high school and before entering college.
Students interested in taking a gap year are encouraged to have a specific plan/goal to accomplish during their first post-high school year. For example, what do you want to accomplish during this time? Get an internship, travel, work in the community?
Students interested in taking a gap year are encouraged to have a specific plan/goal to accomplish during their first post-high school year. For example, what do you want to accomplish during this time? Get an internship, travel, work in the community?
This year outside the classroom needs to have a specific purpose and end with an outcome that improves who you are followed by entry to a post-secondary institution.
This year outside the classroom needs to have a specific purpose and end with an outcome that improves who you are followed by entry to a post-secondary institution.
Review these resources for additional information:
Review these resources for additional information:
- Choosing the Right Gap Year Program (Webpage from Collegiate Parent)
- 9 Colleges that Offer Gap Year Programs (Webpage from GoAbroad.com)
- Universities in Support of Gap Year (Webpage from the Gap Year Association)
- Top 10 Colleges for Students Taking a Gap Year (Webpage from Best College Reviews)
- Top 35 Colleges for Students Taking a Gap Year, Including Acceptance Rate (Webpage from Value Colleges)