What Can a Gap Year Do for Me?

Middlebury College and UNC-Chapel Hill have been studying the costs and benefits of gap years and the evidence shows a gap year can be a great option for a young adult!  The rule of thumb is that it should be a year ON, not a year OFF, so kids should develop an interesting plan that may include work, travel, study, service, earning a certificate, etc.  We also recommend students apply to college during their senior year and then ask for a deferment...it makes it easier to accomplish the application process after high school.  

Resources about gap years:

• Presentation to EHS by Center for Interim Programs - Holly Bull

• What Gap Year Statistics Tell Us About The Impact Of Gap Year Programs On College Success - NOLS

• Pros & Cons of Taking a Gap Year

• Taking a Break from School

• Harvard: Rethink the Gap

• A Sporting Gap Year

• EHS’ Your Road Ahead: Gap Year Opportunities