By Katherine Stievater Gap Year Solutions has always focused on college readiness. Data has consistently shown that one-third of first-year students don’t return to their college the next year. From our start
We are introducing a new feature in our blog that gives our students a chance to reflect on their gap year. We’re delighted to welcome Jackson, who completed his gap
By Katherine Stievater Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in a Gap Year panel for admitted Duke University students. It was a great way for students and families to
by Katherine Stievater After the fall semester, I spend time with our students downloading their learnings, and making sure their spring plan is in good shape. I was surprised (and
By Katherine Stievater I love finding hidden little gems about Gap Years in the media. This short video from Channel 7 in Austin, TX summarizes the benefits of a Gap
by Katherine Stievater We have a colleague in the Boston area who provides college counseling services to some of our students. In a recent conversation, she summarized some of her
This particular episode really hit home, because it zeroed right in on the question of college readiness. In particular, “what if I think my teen is not ready for college – could a Gap Year make sense?”
Hands down, the biggest benefit of a Gap Year is maturity which shows up a number of ways for students. The teenage brain is just not, well, finished at 18 years old. It’s still growing.
I have also come to appreciate the many benefits of Gap Years. Over time, I learned so much about the benefits from the stories of students, including my own. These are verbatim, taken directly from their post-Gap Year surveys.
Let’s give these students the ability to take time to discover who they are, and why they are even going to college.
