This article helps understand the fundamental differences between therapeutic and gap year programs, and when it is appropriate to consider each based on a student’s specific situation. Co-authored by Katherine
Some teens, particularly those with ADHD who have experienced persistent academic stress, may benefit from taking a gap year after high school. Click here for ADDitude podcast – 2/11/2025
Abby Falik on the benefits of taking a break from traditional education. On the How To! podcast (5/28/2024). Click here. Transcript here.
Harvard Business Review, 11/8/2024. Click here.
Why the student gap year is more popular than ever. From a British perspective. National Geographic. 6/8/2024. Click here.
Click here to watch short video from Channel 7, Austin TX (5/3/2024)
By Rae Nelson, Catholic Schools Guide (Australia), January 30, 2024. Click here for article
Click here for article from Winter 2024 edition of IECA Insights Magazine
U.K. study looking at longer-term outcomes of gap years (published Nov 2012). Click here for study
Click here to see Katherine’s full presentation to Wayland High School (MA) students and parents, fall 2023
